Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Succotash?
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Succotash is higher in Manganese.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 81% more.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Succotash. While Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, Succotash has only 0.13mg.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw types 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.
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+11.5%
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Magnesium
+77.1%
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Potassium
+64.8%
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Selenium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+14.1%
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Sodium
-63.6%
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Zinc
+103.3%
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Manganese
+28.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.186
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+11.5%
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Magnesium
+77.1%
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Potassium
+64.8%
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Selenium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+14.1%
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Sodium
-63.6%
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Zinc
+103.3%
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Manganese
+28.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.186
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.
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Vitamin A
+493.8%
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Vitamin C
+482.8%
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Vitamin B2
+341.5%
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Vitamin B6
+517.7%
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Folate
+220%
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Vitamin B1
+14.9%
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Vitamin B3
+43%
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Vitamin B5
+103.2%
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Vitamin A
+493.8%
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Vitamin C
+482.8%
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Vitamin B2
+341.5%
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Vitamin B6
+517.7%
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Folate
+220%
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Vitamin B1
+14.9%
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Vitamin B3
+43%
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Vitamin B5
+103.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+22.1%
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+16.7%
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Fats
+47.8%
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Carbs
+495.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.03
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
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1.47 g
Protein:
5.03 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
73.1 g
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1.26 g
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Water
+22.1%
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+47.8%
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Carbs
+495.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.03
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 15.79g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 5.03g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 1.02g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 19.59g |
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| Calories | 30kcal | 99kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 1.83mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 369mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.186mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.688mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 292IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 15.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 1.587mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 40µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.056mg |
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| Threonine | 0.209mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.295mg |
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| Methionine | 0.068mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg |
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| Valine | 0.306mg |
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| Histidine | 0.16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.19g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.198g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.489g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.