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

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Differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Chili pepper

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Chili pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 62% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 6 times less Folate than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 128µg of Folate, while Chili pepper contains 23µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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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Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +186.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
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%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +186.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%

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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Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219%
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%
Chili pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219%

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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Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +167.8%
Equal in Water - 88.02
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
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +167.8%
Equal in Water - 88.02

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) Chili pepper
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 5.3g 1.87g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.44g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 30kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 84mg 14mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.03mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 23mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 43mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 322mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.129mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.187mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 952IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 48µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 88mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.072mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.086mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.506mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 23µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

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) Chili pepper
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)
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 5.3g)
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 - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.