Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Chicory
- The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Chicory.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 95% more than Chicory.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 19 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicory. While Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, Chicory contains only 0.042mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +294.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +436% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5879.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1240.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +593.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1811.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +488.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 0.9g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 4g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.24mg |
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| Fiber | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 37µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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) is relatively richer in vitamins
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)