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Bitter melon vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bitter melon and Bitter melon

    Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~85mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~84mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~608mg
    ~equal in Iron ~2.04mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.201mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.3mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~11mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.536mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~88mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~1734IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.362mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.11mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.063mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.803mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~128µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    5% 3% 89%
    Protein: 5.3 g
    Fats: 0.69 g
    Carbs: 3.29 g
    Water: 89.25 g
    Other: 1.47 g
    5% 3% 89%
    Protein: 5.3 g
    Fats: 0.69 g
    Carbs: 3.29 g
    Water: 89.25 g
    Other: 1.47 g
    ~equal in Protein ~5.3g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.69g
    ~equal in Carbs ~3.29g
    ~equal in Water ~89.25g
    ~equal in Other ~1.47g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Bitter melon Bitter melon
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Bitter melon Bitter melon Opinion
    Calories 30kcal 30kcal
    Protein 5.3g 5.3g
    Fats 0.69g 0.69g
    Vitamin C 88mg 88mg
    Net carbs 3.29g 3.29g
    Carbs 3.29g 3.29g
    Magnesium 85mg 85mg
    Calcium 84mg 84mg
    Potassium 608mg 608mg
    Iron 2.04mg 2.04mg
    Copper 0.201mg 0.201mg
    Zinc 0.3mg 0.3mg
    Phosphorus 99mg 99mg
    Sodium 11mg 11mg
    Vitamin A 1734IU 1734IU
    Vitamin A 87µg 87µg
    Manganese 0.536mg 0.536mg
    Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
    Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.181mg
    Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.362mg
    Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.11mg
    Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.063mg
    Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.803mg
    Folate 128µg 128µg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Bitter melon Bitter melon
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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
    64%
    Bitter melon
    64%
    Bitter melon
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    41%
    Bitter melon
    41%
    Bitter melon

    Comparison summary

    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 contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
    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 minerals?
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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.
    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 melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
    2. Bitter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/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.