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bitter-melon

Bitter melon

Also called: Goya, bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear

Scientific name: Momordica charantia

Quick answers

Calories, Allergies and healthiness.

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Calories Low Bitter melon contains 17 calories per 100g and can be considered low in calories.
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Allergy and hypersensitivity No info Bitter melon do not cause any known allergic or hypersensitivity reaction according to our information.
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Healthiness Excellent Bitter melon is a great healthy option and can be consumed in larger amounts regularly.

Information

Everything you need to know and a little bit more.

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Handling

Storage Refrigerator
Temperature +4°C to +8°C
Shelf life / Best before 7 days
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Freezing

Can bitter melon be frozen? Yes
Preparation Pack well
Quality when defrosted Good
Tip: Write name and date on a label for easy oversight in the freezer.
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Nutritional values per 100g

Energy 17 kcal / 71 kj
Fat 0,17 g
Saturated fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 3,7 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g
Salt 0,01 g
Nutritional values in plain text
Bitter melon has a very low amount of fat. Contains a low amount of carbohydrates and no sugars. Bitter melon contains a lesser amount of protein and contains a low amount of salt.
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Vitamins and minerals

calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin c, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, folate, vitamin a, carotene
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Cholesterol

Bitter melon contains 0 mg kolesterol per 100g, meaning its free from cholesterol.
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Allergy and hypersensitivity

Allergies No info
Cross-Reactivities No info
Labeling requirement (EU) No
Labeling requirement means that the product contains allergens that have special labeling requirements. Either in the product itself or from its ingredients.
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Diets

Keto friendly Yes
LCHF friendly Yes
Sugar free (under 0,5g) Yes
Fat-free (under 0,5g) Yes
Gluten-free Yes
Dairy free Yes
Lactose free Yes
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Weight and volume

1 l bitter melon in grams 390 g
1 dl bitter melon in grams 39 g
1 cl bitter melon in grams 3,9 g
1 ml bitter melon in grams 0,39 g
1 tbsp bitter melon in grams 5,85 g
1 tsp bitter melon in grams 1,95 g
1 krm bitter melon in grams 0,39 g
1 kg bitter melon in liters 2,56 liters
1 hg bitter melon in dl 2,56 dl
1 g bitter melon in ml 2,56 ml
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Exercise

Run, ride a bike or go to the gym to burn off the calories.

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Running 0,28 km / 100g To burn off a 100g of bitter melon you need to run about 0,28 km at a decent tempo.
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Biking 0,61 km / 100g To burn off a 100g of bitter melon you need to ride a bike about 0,61 km at a decent pace.
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Swimming 5 min / 100g To burn off a 100g of bitter melon you need to swim for 5 minutes at a decent intensity.
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Gym 10 min / 100g To burn off a 100g of bitter melon you need to workout for 10 minutes at a decent intensity.