Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Mexican tea?
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 111% higher.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 29 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican tea. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 87µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea has 3µg.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.
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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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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Sodium
-74.4%
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Calcium
+227.4%
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Magnesium
+42.4%
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Zinc
+266.7%
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Manganese
+478%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Copper - 0.19
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Sodium
-74.4%
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Calcium
+227.4%
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Magnesium
+42.4%
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Zinc
+266.7%
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Manganese
+478%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Copper - 0.19
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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
+2942.1%
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Vitamin C
+2344.4%
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Vitamin B1
+546.4%
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Vitamin B3
+73.7%
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Vitamin B6
+428.3%
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Vitamin B5
+184.1%
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Folate
+68%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.348
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Vitamin A
+2942.1%
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Vitamin C
+2344.4%
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Vitamin B1
+546.4%
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Vitamin B3
+73.7%
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Vitamin B6
+428.3%
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Vitamin B5
+184.1%
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Folate
+68%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.348
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1506.1%
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Fats
+32.7%
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Carbs
+126.1%
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Other
+70.1%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+1506.1%
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Fats
+32.7%
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Carbs
+126.1%
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Other
+70.1%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.29g | 3.64g | |
Protein | 5.3g | 0.33g | |
Fats | 0.69g | 0.52g | |
Carbs | 3.29g | 7.44g | |
Calories | 30kcal | 32kcal | |
Fiber | 3.8g | ||
Calcium | 84mg | 275mg | |
Iron | 2.04mg | 1.88mg | |
Magnesium | 85mg | 121mg | |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 86mg | |
Potassium | 608mg | 633mg | |
Sodium | 11mg | 43mg | |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | |
Copper | 0.201mg | 0.19mg | |
Manganese | 0.536mg | 3.098mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 1734IU | 57IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin C | 88mg | 3.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.028mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.348mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.639mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.179mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.152mg | |
Folate | 128µg | 215µg |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()