Bitter melon vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Bitter melon and Napa cabbage
- Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper than Napa cabbage.
- Bitter melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.
- Bitter melon contains 36 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Bitter melon contains 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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 | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +598.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +421.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 | +2650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +559.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2070.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197.7% |
~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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +764.7% |
~equal in
Water
~96.33g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 12kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 2.23g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 87mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 87µg | 13µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.037mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 43µg |
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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%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)