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

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

  • Chinese broccoli contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate 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 66% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.07mg.

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

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Chinese broccoli 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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Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.5%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.5%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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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Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin C +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.1%
Contains more Folate +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1638
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.1%
Contains more Folate +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1638

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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Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +364.9%
Contains more Other +86.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +364.9%
Contains more Other +86.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54

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) Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 1.31g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 1.14g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.29g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 30kcal 22kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 0.84g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 84mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.04mg 0.56mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 18mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 41mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 261mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.3mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.201mg 0.061mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.264mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1734IU 1638IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 82µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 88mg 28.2mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.095mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.146mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.437mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.07mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 99µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

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) Chinese broccoli
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)
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - 0.84g)
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 - 0.11g)
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 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.