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

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

  • Cabbage contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus 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 57% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 11 times less Copper than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.201mg of Copper, while Cabbage contains 0.019mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Cabbage, raw.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Cabbage 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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Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +334%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +257.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +957.9%
Contains more Manganese +235%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +334%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +257.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +957.9%
Contains more Manganese +235%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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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Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +1669.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.6%
Contains more Folate +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.5%
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%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +1669.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.6%
Contains more Folate +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.5%

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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Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Protein +314.1%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.3%
Equal in Water - 92.18
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
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +314.1%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.3%
Equal in Water - 92.18

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) Cabbage
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) Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 5.3g 1.28g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 30kcal 25kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 84mg 40mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.47mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 12mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 170mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 18mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.18mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.019mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.16mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 98IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 5µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 88mg 36.6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.061mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.234mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.124mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 43µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Cabbage

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) Cabbage
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)
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
10%
Cabbage

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 - 3.2g)
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 - 7mg)
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 - 0.034g)
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 - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.