Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Garden asparagus
- The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Garden asparagus.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 92% more than Garden asparagus.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Garden asparagus. While Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, Garden asparagus contains only 0.091mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Asparagus, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+507.1%
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Phosphorus
+90.4%
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Potassium
+201%
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Manganese
+239.2%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+80%
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Selenium
+155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Copper - 0.189
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+507.1%
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Phosphorus
+90.4%
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Potassium
+201%
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Manganese
+239.2%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+80%
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Selenium
+155.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Copper - 0.189
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+129.4%
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Vitamin C
+1471.4%
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Vitamin B1
+26.6%
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Vitamin B2
+156.7%
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Vitamin B3
+13.5%
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Vitamin B6
+782.4%
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Folate
+146.2%
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Vitamin B5
+334.9%
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Vitamin A
+129.4%
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Vitamin C
+1471.4%
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Vitamin B1
+26.6%
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Vitamin B2
+156.7%
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Vitamin B3
+13.5%
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Vitamin B6
+782.4%
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Folate
+146.2%
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Vitamin B5
+334.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+140.9%
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Fats
+475%
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Other
+153.4%
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Carbs
+17.9%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
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Protein
+140.9%
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Fats
+475%
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+153.4%
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Carbs
+17.9%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.29g | 1.78g | |
Protein | 5.3g | 2.2g | |
Fats | 0.69g | 0.12g | |
Carbs | 3.29g | 3.88g | |
Calories | 30kcal | 20kcal | |
Fructose | 1g | ||
Sugar | 1.88g | ||
Fiber | 2.1g | ||
Calcium | 84mg | 24mg | |
Iron | 2.04mg | 2.14mg | |
Magnesium | 85mg | 14mg | |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 52mg | |
Potassium | 608mg | 202mg | |
Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.54mg | |
Copper | 0.201mg | 0.189mg | |
Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.158mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 1734IU | 756IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 38µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | ||
Vitamin C | 88mg | 5.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.143mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.141mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.978mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.274mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.091mg | |
Folate | 128µg | 52µg | |
Vitamin K | 41.6µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | ||
Threonine | 0.084mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.075mg | ||
Leucine | 0.128mg | ||
Lysine | 0.104mg | ||
Methionine | 0.031mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | ||
Valine | 0.115mg | ||
Histidine | 0.049mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.04g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)