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

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How are Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Artichoke different?

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Magnesium than Artichoke.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 85% higher.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 87 times more Vitamin A RAE than Artichoke. While Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 87µg of Vitamin A RAE, Artichoke contains only 1µg.

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90
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%
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90

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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Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +13238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.2%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
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%
Artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +13238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.2%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046

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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Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Equal in Water - 84.94
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
Artichoke
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Equal in Water - 84.94

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) Artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 5.3g 3.27g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.15g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 30kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 84mg 44mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.28mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 60mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 90mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 370mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 94mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.201mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.536mg 0.256mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 13IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 1µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 88mg 11.7mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.072mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.066mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.046mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.116mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 68µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

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) Artichoke
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
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
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 - 83mg)
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 - 0.036g)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.