Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Round gourd (tinda) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Young tender fruits cooked soft; a gentle summer gourd in the lauki family of effects.
Classical Provenance: North Indian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- Punjabi-style sabzi with tomato and cumin
- stuffed tinda
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Round gourd (tinda)
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) | 14 kcal | 14 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 19.7 mg | 19.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.4 mg | 30.4 mg |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 56 mg |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 21 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 14.2 mg | 14.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 8.0 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.56 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
