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

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How are Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Radish seeds different?

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper, while Radish seeds are higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 66% more than Radish seeds.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 7 times more Potassium than Radish seeds. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 608mg of Potassium, while Radish seeds contain 86mg.

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, raw types were used in this article.

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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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Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +607%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
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%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +607%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%

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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Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.5%
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.5%

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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Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.6
Equal in Water - 90.07
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
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.6
Equal in Water - 90.07

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) Radish seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 3.6g Radish seeds
Protein 5.3g 3.81g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 3.29g 3.6g Radish seeds
Calories 30kcal 43kcal Radish seeds
Calcium 84mg 51mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.86mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 44mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 608mg 86mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.3mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.201mg 0.12mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 391IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 20µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 88mg 28.9mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.102mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.103mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.285mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 95µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 0.767g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.141g Radish seeds

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) Radish seeds
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)
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - 0.767g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.