Bitter melon vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bitter melon and onions
- Onions contain less vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and potassium than bitter melon.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bitter melon is 90% higher.
- Onions have 867 times less vitamin A than bitter melon. Bitter melon has 1734IU of vitamin A, while onions have 2IU.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +265.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +871.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +415.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1089.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1240.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +856.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +569.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +573.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.2% |
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:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183.9% |
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Water
~89.11g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 7.4mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.12mg | 53% |
| Folate | 128µg | 19µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.027mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.21mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 10mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.039mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.129mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 146mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.046mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 1.1g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon 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.