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

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The main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Onion

  • Onion contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 90% higher.
  • Onion has 13 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 Onion has 0.027mg.

Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Onions, 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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Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
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%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%

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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Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +86600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +86600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%

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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Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Carbs +183.9%
Equal in Water - 89.11
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
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Carbs +183.9%
Equal in Water - 89.11

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) Onion
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 7.64g Onion
Protein 5.3g 1.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 9.34g Onion
Calories 30kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 84mg 23mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.21mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 29mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 146mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.3mg 0.17mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.039mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.129mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 2IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 88mg 7.4mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.046mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.027mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.116mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.12mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 19µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Onion
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)
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 - 4.24g)
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 - 0.042g)
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 - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.