Energy
middle half36 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 45 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 31–62 kcal
Based on 122 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Winter melon, cooked calories: 32 per 88 g
This exact USDA record reports 32 calories for 88 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 88 g
- Calories
- 32 kcal
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 2.6 g
- Total fat
- 2.4 g
- Fiber
- 0.9 g
- Sodium
- 198 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 88 g
32calories
Winter melon, cooked
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- Carbs
- 2.6 g
- Fat
- 2.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 32 calories for USDA reference amount at 88 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 36 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 0.4 g protein, 0.9 g fiber, and 198 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, representing 96.8% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 32–63 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2710004: “Winter melon, cooked.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2710004, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 66 g | 24 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 149 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 88 g | 32 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.9 g | 198 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 175 g | 63 kcal | 0.7 g | 1.8 g | 394 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Other vegetables and combinations
The comparison set contains 122 exact records in the Other vegetables and combinations USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2710004’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter0.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.2–2.8 g
Based on 122 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.7–3.1 g
Based on 122 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter225 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 135 mg
- Middle 50%
- 102–165 mg
Based on 122 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2710004’s 88 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin C9 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium198 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.6 g
≈ 3% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Winter melon, cooked,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709878 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 88 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 66–110 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 24 kcal and 40 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709878
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.9 g less dietary fiber than “Bitter melon, cooked.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt supplies 96.8% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “cooked” fits. Inspect FDC 2709878 when “cooked” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Winter melon, cooked
- Exact source wording
- “Winter melon, cooked”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2710004 · FNDDS 75235750
- Named qualifiers
- cooked
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Bitter melon, cooked
- Exact source wording
- “Bitter melon, cooked”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709878 · FNDDS 75208310
- Named qualifiers
- cooked
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cooked”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordWinter melon, cooked | 88 g32 kcal | 36 kcal | 0.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g | 225 mg |
| Bitter melon, cooked | 65 g27 kcal | 41 kcal | 0.8 g | 2.7 g | 1.9 g | 127 mg |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine | 93 g34 kcal | 37 kcal | 2.9 g | 2.6 g | 1.5 g | 132 mg |
| Flowers or blossoms of sesbania, squash, or lily, cooked | 55 g20 kcal | 37 kcal | 1.1 g | 2.6 g | 0.9 g | 127 mg |
| Okra, fresh, cooked, no added fat | 80 g28 kcal | 35 kcal | 2.1 g | 0.2 g | 3.4 g | 132 mg |
| Peppers and onions, cooked, no added fat | 70 g26 kcal | 37 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 1.5 g | 118 mg |
How to compare FDC 2710004: its source amount is 88 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2710004, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
63 kcal
175 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2710004, Vitamin C is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin C
9 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueSodium
198 mg≈ 9% Daily ValueTotal fat
2.4 g≈ 3% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2710004’s 88 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 88 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal 36 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 0.4 g 0.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g 3 g | 1% 1% |
| Total fat | 2.4 g 2.7 g | 3% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g 1 g | 3% 4% |
| Sugars | 1 g 1.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 198 mg 225 mg | 9% 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g 0.7 g | 3% 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g 0.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 1.8 mg 2 mg | 1% 1% |
| Potassium | 4.4 mg 5 mg | 0% 0% |
| Calcium | 15.8 mg 18 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg 0.4 mg | 2% 2% |
| Magnesium | 8.8 mg 10 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg 10.2 mg | 10% 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9.7 µg 11 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 82.1 g 93.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2710004, approximate percentages divide the displayed 88 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2710004 to 3 source inputs totaling 103.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Winter melon, cooked” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, Oil or table fat, NFS, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
103.3 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11594 | 100 GM | 100 g | 96.8% |
| 2 | Oil or table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81200100 · encyclopedia page available | 3 GM | 3 g | 2.9% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.3 GM | 0.3 g | 0.3% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2710004, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Other vegetables and combinations” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Winter melon, cooked
- USDA category
- Other vegetables and combinations
- FDC ID
- 2710004
- FNDDS code
- 75235750
Closest inspectable record
Bitter melon, cooked
- USDA category
- Other vegetables and combinations
- FDC ID
- 2709878
- FNDDS code
- 75208310
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | 41 kcal | −5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 4.2 g | −1.2 g |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | +0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.9 g | −0.9 g |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 127 mg | +98 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 0.9 g less dietary fiber and 98 mg more sodium than “Bitter melon, cooked.”
Only this record lists Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Only the comparison record lists Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Oil or table fat, NFS; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Listed only in the comparison: Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 88 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (175 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 65 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (130 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2710004 with FDC 2709878 at equal mass; use their 88 g and 65 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2710004 versus FDC 2709878 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full other vegetables and combinations source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Winter melon, cooked,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
raw versus cooked weight
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
added fat or sauce
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2710004 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 36 kcal per 100 g becomes 32 kcal at 88 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2710004
FNDDS food code: 75235750
The scaling for FDC 2710004 can be exact while the match to “Winter melon, cooked” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 88 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.