Bitter melon vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bitter melon and Mexican tea?
- Bitter melon is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B1, yet Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
- Bitter melon has 30 times more vitamin A than Mexican tea. Bitter melon has 1734IU of vitamin A, while Mexican tea has 57IU.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Epazote, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478% |
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 | +2344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +546.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +428.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68% |
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:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1506.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.1% |
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Water
~89.21g
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 3.098mg | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 3.6mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.152mg | 50% |
| Folate | 128µg | 215µg | 22% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 275mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 0.33g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 1.88mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 633mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 7.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.348mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
58%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()