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Bitter melon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bitter melon and Parsnip

  • Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 79% more than Parsnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Parsnips, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +245.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Sodium ~10mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.56mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +852.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 89%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 3.29 g
Water: 89.25 g
Other: 1.47 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +130%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bitter melon Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter melon Parsnip Opinion
Calories 30kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 5.3g 1.2g Bitter melon
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 88mg 17mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 3.29g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 3.29g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 85mg 29mg Bitter melon
Calcium 84mg 36mg Bitter melon
Potassium 608mg 375mg Bitter melon
Iron 2.04mg 0.59mg Bitter melon
Sugar 4.8g Bitter melon
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.201mg 0.12mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.3mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 99mg 71mg Bitter melon
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 1734IU 0IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 87µg 0µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.536mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.09mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.05mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.7mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.09mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 128µg 67µg Bitter melon
Saturated Fat 0.05g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bitter melon Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
64%
Bitter melon
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter melon
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.