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

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

  • 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.
  • Broad bean contains 28 times less Vitamin B6 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, while Broad bean contains 0.029mg.

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

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Broad bean 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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Broad bean
Broad bean
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%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
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%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
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%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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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Broad bean
Broad bean
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 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.066
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%
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%
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 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.066

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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Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +207%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7
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
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
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +207%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7

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) Broad bean
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 Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 5.3g 4.8g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.5g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 30kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 84mg 18mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 31mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 73mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 193mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 41mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.201mg 0.06mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.261mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 1734IU 270IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 14µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 88mg 19.8mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.128mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.09mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.029mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 58µg 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
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Broad bean
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)
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
21%
Broad bean

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. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.