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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 B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Poblano covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 210% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 1226% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1078.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.179mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 89%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 3.29 g
Water: 89.25 g
Other: 1.47 g
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
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.
Bitter melon Poblano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter melon Poblano Opinion
Calories 30kcal 281kcal Poblano
Protein 5.3g 11.86g Poblano
Fats 0.69g 8.2g Poblano
Vitamin C 88mg 2mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 3.29g 29.82g Poblano
Carbs 3.29g 51.42g Poblano
Magnesium 85mg 113mg Poblano
Calcium 84mg 61mg Bitter melon
Potassium 608mg 2411mg Poblano
Iron 2.04mg 10.93mg Poblano
Fiber 21.6g Poblano
Copper 0.201mg 0.508mg Poblano
Zinc 0.3mg 1.42mg Poblano
Phosphorus 99mg 201mg Poblano
Sodium 11mg 43mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 1734IU 20438IU Poblano
Vitamin A 87µg 1022µg Poblano
Manganese 0.536mg 1.279mg Poblano
Selenium 0.9µg 2.9µg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.179mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 2.255mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 6.403mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 128µg 69µg Bitter melon
Saturated Fat 0.82g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g Poblano
Tryptophan 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bitter melon Poblano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
64%
Bitter melon
223%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter melon
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon
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.

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 melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.