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

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

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 97% more than Spirulina.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 29 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spirulina. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 87µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina contains 3µg.

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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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Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +378.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Copper +197%
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%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +378.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Copper +197%

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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Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Vitamin A +2996.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2261.8%
Contains more Folate +1322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.342
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196
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%
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2996.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2261.8%
Contains more Folate +1322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.342
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196

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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Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Equal in Water - 90.67
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
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Equal in Water - 90.67

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 2.02g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.69g 0.39g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 2.42g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 30kcal 26kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 0.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 84mg 12mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 85mg 19mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 127mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 98mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.536mg 0.186mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 56IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 3µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 88mg 0.9mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.342mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.034mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g Spirulina

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) Spirulina
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)
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
38%
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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 - 0.3g)
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 - 87mg)
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 - 0.135g)
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 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 ($)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.