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Bitter gourd leaf

Bitter gourd leaves are lobed, green leaves of the bitter gourd vine, generally cooked in soups, stews or sautéed preparations for their pronounced bitterness.

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About Bitter gourd leaf

Bitter gourd leaves are the edible leaves of the bitter gourd vine, used as a leafy vegetable in some regional cuisines. They may be cooked in soups, stews, or sautéed preparations, rather than being used like the fruit of the same plant.

The leaves are green, with lobed or divided blades, and have a leafy texture and a pronounced bitter taste. Tender leaves and more mature leaves can differ in texture and bitterness; they are generally cooked before serving.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

bitter gourd leaf (raw)

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English

Gourd, karela, raw

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Bitter gourd leaf nutrition & diet

Bitter gourd leaf nutritional value

Reference: Bitter gourd leaves, green, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
55kcal
Protein
4.9g
Carbs
6.1g
Fat
0.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the leaves are raw or cooked, and on whether cooking liquid is retained or discarded.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Food Composition Table for Bangladesh (2013) — 04_0009 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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