Bitter melon vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bitter melon and wakame
- Bitter melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while wakame has more manganese, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Bitter melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 94% higher.
- Wakame contains 402 times less vitamin B6 than bitter melon. Bitter melon contains 0.803mg of vitamin B6, while wakame contains 0.002mg.
- The amount of sodium in bitter melon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1116% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1006.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +389.8% |
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Fats
~0.64g
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 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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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 3mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.002mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.4mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 872mg | 37% |
| Folate | 128µg | 196µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 50mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.697mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.284mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 150mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 3.03g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 2.18mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 9.14g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 1% | |
| Calories | 30kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
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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
58%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
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.