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

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The main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Drumstick leaves

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Drumstick leaves has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 40% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves have 3 times less Folate than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 128µg of Folate, while Drumstick leaves have 40µg.

Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Drumstick leaves, 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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Copper +91.4%
Contains more Calcium +120.2%
Contains more Iron +96.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +98.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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%
Drumstick leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Copper +91.4%
Contains more Calcium +120.2%
Contains more Iron +96.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +98.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
Contains more Vitamin C +70.2%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
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%
Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +70.2%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%

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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Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Fats +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +151.7%
Contains more Other +53.7%
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
Drumstick leaves
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Fats +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +151.7%
Contains more Other +53.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Protein 5.3g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.69g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 3.29g 8.28g Drumstick leaves
Calories 30kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 84mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 2.04mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 85mg 42mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 608mg 337mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.3mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.201mg 0.105mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1734IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 88mg 51.7mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.125mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 128µg 40µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

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) Drumstick leaves
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)
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.