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

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Significant differences between Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) and Taro

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Manganese in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Taro.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 93% more than Taro.
  • Taro has 22 times less Vitamin A RAE than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 87µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taro has 4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Taro, 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.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +95.3%
Contains more Iron +270.9%
Contains more Magnesium +157.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Sodium - 11
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%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +95.3%
Contains more Iron +270.9%
Contains more Magnesium +157.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 591
Equal in Sodium - 11

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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Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +2181.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1348%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2181.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1348%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%

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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Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +704.3%
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +704.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Taro Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 22.36g Taro
Protein 5.3g 1.5g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.69g 0.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.29g 26.46g Taro
Calories 30kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 84mg 43mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.04mg 0.55mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 85mg 33mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 608mg 591mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.3mg 0.23mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.201mg 0.172mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 0.383mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 1734IU 76IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 4µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 88mg 4.5mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.095mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.025mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.6mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.283mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 22µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

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) Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
26%
Taro

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 - 0.4g)
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 - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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 ($)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.