Bitter melon vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Bitter melon and Hearts of palm
- Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Hearts of palm has more Manganese, and Iron.
- Bitter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 89% more than Hearts of palm.
- Bitter melon contains 37 times more Vitamin B6 than Hearts of palm. While Bitter melon contains 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, Hearts of palm contain only 0.022mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Bitter melon is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.
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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 | +123.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.1% |
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 | +1013.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +535.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
~equal in
Water
~90.2g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 2.52g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 7.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 2.22g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 4.62g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 3.13mg |
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| Fiber | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 65mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 426mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 87µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.394mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.022mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 39µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.097mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.101mg |
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| Leucine | 0.169mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.055mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
64%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.