Pointed gourd is a perennial vegetable crops. It is one of the most popular vegetables. Fruits are used in different dishes. The fruits are rich in minerals and vitamins.

Nutritive Value :
Each 100 g edible portion of Pointed gourd contains moisture 94.4 g, Minerals 0.5 g, Fibre 3.0 g. Energy 31.0 K cal. protein 2.4 g, fat 0.6 g, carbohydrate 4.1 g, calcium 20 mg, iron 1.7 mg, Carotene 790 µg, vitamin B1 0.30 mg. vitamin B2. 0.03 mg. vitamin 'C' 2.0 mg. phosphorus 40 mg. Niacin 0.5 mg.