Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Snake gourd is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, bitter taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cooked tender in kootu, poriyal or curry; cooling summer vegetable.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu; South Indian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- South Indian kootu with mung and coconut
- stir-fried with mild spices
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Snake gourd
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 12 kcal | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 24.6 mg | 24.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.7 mg | 18.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.3 mg | 23.3 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 61.3 µg | 61.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.3 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.34 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
