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

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Significant differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Parsnip

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) 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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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Parsnip infographic
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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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Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.56
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%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.56

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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Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more Folate +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +852.4%
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%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more Folate +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +852.4%

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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Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +446.8%
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
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +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 gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) 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 gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 5.3g 1.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 30kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 84mg 36mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.59mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 29mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 71mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 375mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.3mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.201mg 0.12mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 1734IU 0IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 88mg 17mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.09mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.05mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.7mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.09mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 67µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Parsnip
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)
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 4.8g)
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 - 0.05g)
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 - 97)
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)
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 gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - 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.