Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Lotus root?
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Lotus root is richer in Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Lotus root, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +269.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +498.4% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 1.16mg |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.258mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 13µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.