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Bitter melon vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bitter melon and Turnip greens

  • Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Turnip greens has more Vitamin A.
  • Bitter melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 67% higher.
  • Turnip greens contains 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Bitter melon. Bitter melon contains 0.362mg of Vitamin B2, while Turnip greens contains 0.072mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +286.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.5%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~118µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 89%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 3.29 g
Water: 89.25 g
Other: 1.47 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.9%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.5%
~equal in Water ~93.2g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bitter melon Turnip greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bitter melon Turnip greens Opinion
Calories 30kcal 20kcal Bitter melon
Protein 5.3g 1.14g Bitter melon
Fats 0.69g 0.23g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 88mg 27.4mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 3.29g 0.86g Bitter melon
Carbs 3.29g 4.36g Turnip greens
Magnesium 85mg 22mg Bitter melon
Calcium 84mg 137mg Turnip greens
Potassium 608mg 203mg Bitter melon
Iron 2.04mg 0.8mg Bitter melon
Sugar 0.53g Bitter melon
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Copper 0.201mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.3mg 0.14mg Bitter melon
Phosphorus 99mg 29mg Bitter melon
Sodium 11mg 29mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 1734IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 87µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.536mg 0.337mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.045mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.362mg 0.072mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 1.11mg 0.411mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.063mg 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.803mg 0.18mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Folate 128µg 118µg Bitter melon
Choline 0.3mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bitter melon Turnip greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
64%
Bitter melon
130%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Bitter melon
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/nutrients
  2. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.