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

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A recap on differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Pimiento

  • Pimiento has less Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 45% more than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento contains 21 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 Pimiento contains 6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Pimento, canned.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Pimiento 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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Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.4%
Contains more Potassium +284.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +310.2%
Contains more Manganese +482.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.4%
Contains more Potassium +284.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +310.2%
Contains more Manganese +482.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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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Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.5%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9
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%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.5%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9

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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Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +267.5%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Equal in Water - 93.1
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
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +267.5%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Equal in Water - 93.1

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) Pimiento
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) Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 3.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 1.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 2.71g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 84mg 6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.68mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 17mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 158mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 14mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.19mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.049mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.092mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 88mg 84.9mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.017mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.06mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.615mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.01mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.215mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 6µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g Pimiento

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) Pimiento
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)
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
13%
Pimiento

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 - 2.71g)
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 - 3mg)
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 - 0.045g)
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 - $1)
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.