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

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

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Truffle is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 98% more than Truffle.
  • Truffle has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while Truffle has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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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Truffle
Truffle
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Calcium +89.3%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 83
Equal in Copper - 0.183
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%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Calcium +89.3%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 83
Equal in Copper - 0.183

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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Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.5%
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%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.5%

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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Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Water +503%
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Carbs +2119.1%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
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
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +503%
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Carbs +2119.1%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.73

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 3.29g 2.91g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 5.3g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.69g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 3.29g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 30kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 84mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 2.04mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 85mg 83mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 99mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 608mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 11mg 35mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.3mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.201mg 0.183mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.536mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.9µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 1734IU 0IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg 0µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 88mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.015mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.112mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 128µg 38µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Truffle
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)
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 45)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.