Bitter melon vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bitter melon and summer squash
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and potassium in bitter melon is higher than in summer squash.
- Bitter melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 79% more than summer squash.
- Bitter melon contains 6 times more iron than summer squash. While bitter melon contains 2.04mg of iron, summer squash contains only 0.35mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +482.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +294.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +341.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +283.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~94.64g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 17mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.218mg | 45% |
| Folate | 128µg | 29µg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.35mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.142mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.051mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.175mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 262mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 38mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 1.21g | 8% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.487mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Calories | 30kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 3.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
58%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon 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 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.