Bitter melon vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bitter melon and arrowroot different?
- Bitter melon is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, copper, and calcium; however, arrowroot is richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bitter melon is 96% higher.
- Bitter melon contains 91 times more vitamin A than arrowroot. While bitter melon contains 1734IU of vitamin A, arrowroot contains only 19IU.
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Arrowroot, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307% |
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Water
~80.75g
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Other
~1.42g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 1.9mg | 96% |
| Folate | 128µg | 338µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.266mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.059mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.174mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 454mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 1.693mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 13.39g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 4.24g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
58%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.