Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Sweet potato leaves?
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Sweet potato leaves. While Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.803mg of Vitamin B6, Sweet potato leaves have only 0.19mg.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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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Iron
+110.3%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Sodium
-45.5%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Iron
+110.3%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Sodium
-45.5%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+16%
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Vitamin B6
+322.6%
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Vitamin A
+117.9%
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Vitamin B5
+257.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.345
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.13
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Vitamin C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+16%
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Vitamin B6
+322.6%
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Vitamin A
+117.9%
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Vitamin B5
+257.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.345
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.13
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+112.9%
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Fats
+35.3%
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Carbs
+168.1%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
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1.47 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
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Protein
+112.9%
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Fats
+35.3%
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Carbs
+168.1%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Equal in Other - 1.37
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 3.52g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 2.49g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 8.82g |
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| Calories | 30kcal | 42kcal |
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| Fiber | 5.3g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.201mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 3778IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 87µg | 189µg |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.345mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.225mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 128µg |
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.086mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.111g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
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.