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

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A recap on differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Maitake mushrooms

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).

Food varieties used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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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Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Calcium +8300%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains more Manganese +808.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
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%
Maitake mushrooms
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +8300%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains more Manganese +808.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%

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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Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.9%
Contains more Folate +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%
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%
Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.9%
Contains more Folate +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%

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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Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Protein +173.2%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Other +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +111.9%
Equal in Water - 90.37
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
Maitake mushrooms
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +173.2%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Other +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +111.9%
Equal in Water - 90.37

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 5.3g 1.94g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.19g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 30kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 84mg 1mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 74mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 204mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.3mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.201mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.536mg 0.059mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
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 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 88mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.146mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.242mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.056mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 21µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Maitake mushrooms
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)
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 - 2.07g)
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 - 0.03g)
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 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 vitamins?
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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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.