Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Almonds vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between almonds and bitter melon

  • Almonds have more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron, while bitter melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 98% more than almonds.
  • Almonds contain 10 times more zinc than bitter melon. While almonds contain 3.12mg of zinc, bitter melon contains only 0.3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw.

Infographic

Almonds vs Bitter melon infographic
Infographic link

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.
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +412.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +647.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
5% 3% 89%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 3.29 g
Water: 89.25 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7136.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +555%
Contains more OtherOther +101.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1923.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Bitter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 579kcal 30kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 5.3g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0.69g Almonds
Vitamin C 0mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 9.05g 3.29g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 3.29g Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 85mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 84mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 608mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 2.04mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Bitter melon
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.201mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.3mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 99mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 11mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.536mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 0.9µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.181mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.362mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.11mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.063mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Folate 44µg 128µg Bitter melon
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Bitter melon
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
78%
Almonds
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Bitter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.