Winter melon is very nutritious. Every 500g contains 2g of protein, 9g of carbohydrate, 3g of crude fiber, 95mg of calcium, 2mg of iron, 0. 15mg of carotene and 75mg of ascorbic acid. Wax gourd contains more protein, sugar and a small amount of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, as well as vitamins B 1, B2, C and nicotinic acid, among which vitamin B 1 can promote starch and sugar in the body to be converted into heat energy, but not into fat. Wax gourd is different from other melons and vegetables. It contains no fat and is low in sodium content and calories.
Wax gourd is rich in vitamin C, high in potassium salt and low in salt. It can be eaten by patients who need tonic such as hypertension, kidney disease and edema disease, and can achieve the effect of reducing swelling without hurting vital energy.
Propanolic diacid contained in wax gourd can effectively inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat. In addition, wax gourd itself does not contain fat and has low calories, which is of great significance to prevent people from getting fat and can help keep fit.