Drumstick pods, boiled in unsalted water
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Drumstick pods are the long seed pods of the moringa tree, eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe pods boiled in unsalted water. Per 100g, they provide 6.1g of carbohydrate, 2.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat and 460mg of potassium. Carbohydrate is their main energy-providing nutrient.
Potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. These pods contain little fat, with only trace amounts of saturated fat. Although no salt is added during boiling, the food contains some naturally occurring sodium. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 36 kcal |
Energy | 150 kJ |
Fat | 0.2g |
of which saturates | Trace |
Carbohydrate | 6.1g |
2.1g | |
Salt | 0.11g |
Water | 88g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
7µg | |
0µg | |
0.05mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.6mg | |
0µg | |
20mg | |
0.5mg | |
42mg | |
49mg | |
460mg | |
Sodium | 43mg |
Other types of drumstick pods
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
37 kcal | 2.1g | 0.2g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.