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

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

  • Bell pepper has less Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 45% more than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.362mg of Vitamin B2, while Bell pepper contains 0.028mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Bell pepper 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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Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains more Potassium +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +204.5%
Contains more Manganese +339.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
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%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +395%
Contains more Potassium +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +204.5%
Contains more Manganese +339.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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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Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.5%
Contains more Folate +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4
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%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.5%
Contains more Folate +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4

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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Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +516.3%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Equal in Water - 93.89
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
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +516.3%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Equal in Water - 93.89

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) Bell pepper
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 2.94g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 0.86g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.17g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 30kcal 20kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 84mg 10mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.34mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 175mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.066mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.122mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 370IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 18µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 88mg 80.4mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.057mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.028mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.48mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.224mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 10µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

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) Bell pepper
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)
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
9%
Bell pepper

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 - 2.4g)
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 - 0.058g)
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 - $0.3)
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 Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.