Bitter melon vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bitter melon and edamame
- Bitter melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, edamame has more folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bitter melon is 91% higher.
- Edamame has 8 times less vitamin B6 than bitter melon. Bitter melon has 0.803mg of vitamin B6, while edamame has 0.1mg.
Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +32.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +356.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91% |
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 | +1342.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +703% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +527% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +143% |
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:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +653.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.8% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 6.1mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.1mg | 54% |
| Folate | 128µg | 311µg | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 26.7µg | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.024mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.345mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.155mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g | 14% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 11.91g | 13% |
| Choline | 56.3mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 169mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 5.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.395mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.68mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 121kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.282g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 8.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.915mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 3.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.745mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.745mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | N/A |
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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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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