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

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The main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Potato pancake

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Potato pancake has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 67% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 3 times less Folate than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 128µg of Folate, while Potato pancake has 41µg.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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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Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622
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%
Potato pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622

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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Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Vitamin A +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Potato pancake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

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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Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Water +86.8%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2039.1%
Contains more Carbs +745.3%
Contains more Other +143.5%
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
Potato pancake
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +86.8%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2039.1%
Contains more Carbs +745.3%
Contains more Other +143.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 5.3g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.69g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 3.29g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 30kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 84mg 32mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 1.67mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 36mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 608mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 11mg 764mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.201mg 0.18mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 1734IU 113IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 32µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 88mg 27.6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.158mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.173mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.448mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 41µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 2.496g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g Potato pancake

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) Potato pancake
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)
37%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
47%
Potato pancake

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 - 1.79g)
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 - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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 - 2.496g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.