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

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How are Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Corn pudding different?

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, while Corn pudding is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Corn pudding.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 7 times more Manganese than Corn pudding. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.536mg of Manganese, while Corn pudding contains 0.079mg.

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Corn pudding, home prepared types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +367.4%
Contains more Manganese +578.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 77% 61% 43% 54% 2% 9% 67% 70% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +367.4%
Contains more Manganese +578.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.033
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +630.4%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%
5% 3% 89%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 3.29 g
Water: 89.25 g
Other: 1.47 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +630.4%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 15.77g Corn pudding
Protein 5.3g 4.42g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 3.29g 16.97g Corn pudding
Calories 30kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 6.59g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.2g Corn pudding
Calcium 84mg 39mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.53mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 15mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 90mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 176mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 282mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.48mg Corn pudding
Copper 0.201mg 0.043mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.079mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 1734IU 296IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 57µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 88mg 3.7mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.069mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.154mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.033mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.127mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 29µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 0.5µg Corn pudding
Tryptophan 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 2.451g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Corn pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
20%
Corn pudding

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 - 6.59g)
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 - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
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 - 2.451g)
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 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 ($)

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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.