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

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Summary of differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Pickled cucumber

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Pickled cucumber.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 97% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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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Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.1%
Contains more Potassium +2543.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +4772.7%
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%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.1%
Contains more Potassium +2543.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +4772.7%
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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Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +807.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8822.2%
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%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +807.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8822.2%
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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Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +1506.1%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Equal in Water - 94.08
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
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +1506.1%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Equal in Water - 94.08

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 1.06g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 0.33g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 2.26g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 30kcal 11kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 1.06g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 84mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.4mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 4mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 14mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 23mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 1208mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.02mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.085mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.011mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 191IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 10µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 88mg 1mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.01mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.038mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.009mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 1µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.052g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pickled cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Pickled cucumber

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) Pickled cucumber
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)
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

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 - 1.06g)
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 - 1197mg)
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 - 0.052g)
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 - 32)
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 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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.