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

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What are the main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Pickle relish?

  • Pickle relish has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 97% higher.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 128 times more Folate than Pickle relish. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 128µg of Folate, while Pickle relish has 1µg.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium.

We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Pickle relish, hot dog types in this comparison.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Pickle relish 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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Pickle relish
Pickle relish
Contains more Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +679.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Contains more Manganese +3473.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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%
Pickle relish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 47% 14% 18% 7% 143% 6% 28% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1580%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +679.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Contains more Manganese +3473.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Pickle relish
Pickle relish
Contains more Vitamin A +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5253.3%
Contains more Folate +12700%
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%
Pickle relish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 4% 10% 10% 10% 1% 4% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5253.3%
Contains more Folate +12700%

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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Pickle relish
Pickle relish
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +609.7%
Contains more Other +106.8%
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
Pickle relish
23% 72% 3%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 23.35 g
Water: 71.65 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +609.7%
Contains more Other +106.8%

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) Pickle relish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Pickle relish Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 21.85g Pickle relish
Protein 5.3g 1.5g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.46g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 23.35g Pickle relish
Calories 30kcal 91kcal Pickle relish
Fiber 1.5g Pickle relish
Calcium 84mg 5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.25mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 19mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 40mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 78mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 1091mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.21mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.082mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.015mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 167IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 8µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 88mg 1mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.007mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.015mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 1µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.019mg Pickle relish
Threonine 0.047mg Pickle relish
Isoleucine 0.05mg Pickle relish
Leucine 0.075mg Pickle relish
Lysine 0.069mg Pickle relish
Methionine 0.018mg Pickle relish
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Pickle relish
Valine 0.056mg Pickle relish
Histidine 0.03mg Pickle relish
Saturated Fat 0.044g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.227g Pickle relish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Pickle relish

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) Pickle relish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
4%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
26%
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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
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 - 0.044g)
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 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 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 ($)

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. Pickle relish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168560/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.