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Broad bean vs. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broad bean and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Broad bean contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw.

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Broad bean vs Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) infographic
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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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
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8
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +174.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +215%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +105.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 77% 61% 43% 54% 2% 9% 67% 70% 5%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +174.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +215%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +105.4%
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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin A +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2669%
Contains more Folate +120.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.063
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 0% 0% 294% 46% 84% 21% 4% 186% 96% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2669%
Contains more Folate +120.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
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:
4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +207%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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 Carbs +207%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 89.25

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 3.29g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.5g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 10.1g 3.29g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 30kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 1.5mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 31mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 73mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 193mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 41mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.47mg 0.3mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.261mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 19.8mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.11mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.063mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 58µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Broad bean
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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)
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)

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - 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.