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

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A recap on differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Amaranth leaves

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Amaranth leaves are higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.027mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Amaranth leaves, 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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +156%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +65.1%
Equal in Potassium - 611
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +156%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +65.1%
Equal in Potassium - 611
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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin C +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.2%
Contains more Folate +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
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%
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.2%
Contains more Folate +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5
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
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 5.3g 2.46g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.33g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calcium 84mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.04mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 85mg 55mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 50mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 11mg 20mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.201mg 0.162mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1734IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 88mg 43.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.027mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.158mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.658mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.192mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 85µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
47%
Amaranth leaves

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 - 9mg)
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 - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.