How many carbs are in bitter melon, cooked?
1 whole of bitter melon, cooked contains about 5g of carbohydrate, 2.7g net carbs after subtracting 2.3g of fiber, 1g of protein, and 49 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole (120g) | 5g | 2.3g | 2.7g |
| 1 cup (130g) | 5.4g | 2.5g | 3g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 4.2g | 1.9g | 2.3g |
Net carbs in bitter melon, cooked
1 whole of bitter melon, cooked contains 2.7g of net carbs — total carbs (5g) minus dietary fiber (2.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for bitter melon, cooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 41 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 4.2g
- Dietary fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 1.9g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Fat: 2.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345401). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in bitter melon, cooked?
1 whole of bitter melon, cooked contains about 5g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 2.7g.
How many net carbs are in bitter melon, cooked?
Net carbs in 1 whole of bitter melon, cooked are about 2.7g — that is total carbs (5g) minus dietary fiber (2.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is bitter melon, cooked good for diabetics?
Bitter melon, cooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is bitter melon, cooked keto-friendly?
Whether bitter melon, cooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 whole) provides about 2.7g of net carbs.