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

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What are the main differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Sweet onion?

  • Sweet onion has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 92% higher.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 18 times more Vitamin B2 than Sweet onion. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.362mg of Vitamin B2, while Sweet onion has 0.02mg.

We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Onions, sweet, raw types in this comparison.

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs Sweet onion infographic
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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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Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +410.9%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +258.9%
Contains more Manganese +605.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
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%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +410.9%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +258.9%
Contains more Manganese +605.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%

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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Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Vitamin A +173300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%
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%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +173300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.7%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%

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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Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Protein +562.5%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Other +345.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Equal in Water - 91.24
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
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +562.5%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Other +345.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Equal in Water - 91.24

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) Sweet onion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat 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) Sweet onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 6.65g Sweet onion
Protein 5.3g 0.8g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.08g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 7.55g Sweet onion
Calories 30kcal 32kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 0.9g Sweet onion
Calcium 84mg 20mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.26mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 9mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 27mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 119mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 8mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.056mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.076mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 1IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Sweet onion
Vitamin C 88mg 4.8mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.041mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.02mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.133mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.098mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.13mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 23µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Sweet onion
Tryptophan 0.009mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.018mg Sweet onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Sweet onion
Leucine 0.025mg Sweet onion
Lysine 0.033mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.009mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.024mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.02mg Sweet onion
Histidine 0.011mg Sweet onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Sweet onion
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)
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
8%
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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - 5.02g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.