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

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Significant differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Corn

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Corn.
  • Corn has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.362mg of Vitamin B2, while Corn has 0.057mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Corn 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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2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +353.3%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Copper +310.2%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
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%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +353.3%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Copper +310.2%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%

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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Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1157.1%
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%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1157.1%

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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Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +537.7%
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
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +537.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Corn Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 18.58g Corn
Protein 5.3g 3.41g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 3.29g 20.98g Corn
Calories 30kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 84mg 3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.45mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 77mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 218mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.3mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.201mg 0.049mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.167mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 263IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 13µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 88mg 5.5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.093mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.057mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.139mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 23µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

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) Corn
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)
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn 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 - 4.54g)
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 - 0.197g)
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 - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.