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

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

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than Ginger in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 92% more than Ginger.

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Ginger root, raw types were used in this article.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Ginger 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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Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +97.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
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%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +97.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +12.4%

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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Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Folate +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.2%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Folate +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.2%

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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Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +440.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +440.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.75

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 5.3g 1.82g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 3.29g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 30kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 84mg 16mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 43mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 34mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 415mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 13mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.201mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.536mg 0.229mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 0IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 88mg 5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.025mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.034mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.75mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.16mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 11µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

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) Ginger
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)
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
23%
Ginger

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 - 1.7g)
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 - 2mg)
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 - 0.203g)
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 - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.