Gourd is yellowish-green in color and usually in the shape of a bottle. The vegetable has a white pulp, with white seeds embedded in the spongy flesh. 100 g of gourd contains 15 calories, 100 g for edible portion contains 1 g fat. Its water content is 96% and It is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamine, iron, magnesium and manganese.
Rich in Fiber and Other Important Nutrients. ... May Help Control Blood Sugar. ... May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease. ... May Offer Anticancer Properties. ... May Help You Lose Weight. ... Good for Your Gut. ... Versatile and Easy to Add to Your Diet.