Description
Padwal, also known as pointed gourd or parwal (specifically Trichosanthes dioica), is a highly nutritious and versatile vegetable popular in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. While it’s sometimes underrated, it offers a wealth of potential health benefits due to its rich nutrient profile. Its close relative, snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), shares many similar health advantages.
Nutrient |
Value per 100g |
Daily Value (DV%)* |
Source(s) |
Energy |
20 – 24 Kcal |
1% – 2% |
 |
Water |
91.5 g |
N/A |
 |
Protein |
1.2 – 2.2 g |
2% – 4% |
 |
Total Fat |
0.1 – 2.8 g |
0% – 4% |
 |
Saturated Fat |
0 g |
0% |
 |
Carbohydrates |
2.2 – 7.3 g |
1% – 3% |
 |
Fibre (Dietary Fiber) |
3 – 7 g |
7% – 28% |
 |
Sugars |
2 g |
N/A |
 |
Calcium |
18 – 30 mg |
2% – 3% |
 |
Iron |
1.7 – 2.4 mg |
9% – 21% |
 |
Potassium |
83 – 359 mg |
2% – 10% |
 |
Magnesium |
— |
— |
 |
Phosphorus |
40 – 148 mg |
6% – 21% |
 |
Vitamin A (as Beta-carotene) |
255 IU – 2.24 mg |
5% – 25% |
 |
Vitamin C |
21 – 31.2 mg |
23% – 35% |
 |
Niacin (B3) |
0.7 – 0.948 mg |
4% – 6% |
 |
Riboflavin (B2) |
0.05 – 0.175 mg |
4% – 13% |
 |
Folate (B9) |
25 µg |
6% |
 |
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