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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% 29% 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% 29% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~88mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~87µg
    ~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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Bitter melon Bitter melon DV% diff.
    Calories 30kcal 30kcal 0%
    Protein 5.3g 5.3g 0%
    Fats 0.69g 0.69g 0%
    Vitamin C 88mg 88mg 0%
    Net carbs 3.29g 3.29g N/A
    Carbs 3.29g 3.29g 0%
    Magnesium 85mg 85mg 0%
    Calcium 84mg 84mg 0%
    Potassium 608mg 608mg 0%
    Iron 2.04mg 2.04mg 0%
    Copper 0.201mg 0.201mg 0%
    Zinc 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
    Phosphorus 99mg 99mg 0%
    Sodium 11mg 11mg 0%
    Vitamin A 87µg 87µg 0%
    Manganese 0.536mg 0.536mg 0%
    Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.181mg 0%
    Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.362mg 0%
    Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.11mg 0%
    Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.063mg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.803mg 0%
    Folate 128µg 128µg 0%

    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

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    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.