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Balsam-pear, pods, cooked

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

4% daily fiber
1.2g of fiber per 0.5 cup (1/2" pieces)
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 4%

Low fiber. You'd need 24.2 servings to reach 30g. Not a fiber food.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

2.0g / 100g
0.4g soluble
1.6g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
1.2g
1 0.5 cup (1/2" pieces)
Calories
19kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
10.5g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#299/ 536
Least fiber Most fiber

Balsam-pear, pods, cooked & Fiber

A 0.5 cup (1/2" pieces) of balsam-pear, pods, cooked provides 1.2g of dietary fiber along with 19 calories per 100g. That's 10.5g of fiber per 100 calories — an efficient way to add fiber without excess calories.

The fiber splits into 0.4g soluble and 1.6g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 0.8g of protein per 100g, balsam-pear, pods, cooked also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168394)