Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Pasilla peppers
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, however, Pasilla peppers has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pasilla peppers is 263% higher.
- Pasilla peppers have 14 times less Vitamin C than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 88mg of Vitamin C, while Pasilla peppers have 6.4mg.
Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried.
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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.
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Sodium
-87.6%
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Calcium
+15.5%
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Iron
+381.9%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Phosphorus
+169.7%
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Potassium
+265.5%
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Zinc
+366.7%
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Copper
+110.4%
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Manganese
+194.8%
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Selenium
+255.6%
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-87.6%
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+15.5%
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Iron
+381.9%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Phosphorus
+169.7%
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Potassium
+265.5%
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Zinc
+366.7%
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Copper
+110.4%
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Manganese
+194.8%
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Selenium
+255.6%
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.
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Vitamin C
+1275%
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Vitamin A
+1962.3%
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Vitamin B2
+783.1%
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Vitamin B3
+546.4%
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Vitamin B5
+2425.4%
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Vitamin B6
+426.5%
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Folate
+32.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
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Vitamin C
+1275%
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Vitamin A
+1962.3%
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Vitamin B2
+783.1%
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Vitamin B3
+546.4%
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Vitamin B5
+2425.4%
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Vitamin B6
+426.5%
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Folate
+32.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+501.4%
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Protein
+133%
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Fats
+2197.1%
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Carbs
+1454.1%
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+296.6%
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
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1.47 g
Protein:
12.35 g
Fats:
15.85 g
Carbs:
51.13 g
Water:
14.84 g
Other:
5.83 g
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+1454.1%
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+296.6%
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 Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 24.33g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 12.35g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 15.85g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 51.13g |
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| Calories | 30kcal | 345kcal |
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| Fiber | 26.8g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 9.83mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 130mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 267mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 2222mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 89mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.423mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.58mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 35760IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 1788µg |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 6.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 3.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 7.175mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 1.591mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 4.228mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 170µg |
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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
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357%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)