Bitter melon vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bitter melon and poblano
- Bitter melon has more vitamin C; however, poblano is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 374% more than bitter melon.
- Poblano has 44 times less vitamin C than bitter melon. Bitter melon has 88mg of vitamin C, while poblano has 2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Peppers, ancho, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +296.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +435.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +373.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1074.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +522.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3063.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
11.86 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
51.42 g
Water:
22.63 g
Other:
5.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +294.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1088.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1462.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 3.535mg | 210% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 2.255mg | 146% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 10.93mg | 111% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 1022µg | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 2mg | 96% |
| Fiber | 21.6g | 86% | |
| Potassium | 608mg | 2411mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 1.993mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.508mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 6.403mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.279mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.511g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 51.42g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 201mg | 15% |
| Folate | 128µg | 69µg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 11.86g | 13% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 281kcal | 13% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.42mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.82g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.492g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 29.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.373mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.232mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
58%
155%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.