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

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Significant differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Pumpkin leaves

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Pumpkin leaves.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 86% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves have 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, while Pumpkin leaves have 0.207mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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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Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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%
Pumpkin leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +12%
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%
Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +12%

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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Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 92.88
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
Pumpkin leaves
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 92.88

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 2.33g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 3.15g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.4g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 2.33g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 30kcal 19kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calcium 84mg 39mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 85mg 38mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 608mg 436mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.133mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.355mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1734IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 88mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.094mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.128mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.92mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.042mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.207mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 36µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

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) Pumpkin leaves
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)
25%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

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 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 - 0.207g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.