Bitter melon vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Bitter melon and Winter melon
- Winter melon has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
- Bitter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 83% more than Winter melon.
- Winter melon contains 101 times less Potassium than Bitter melon. Bitter melon contains 608mg of Potassium, while Winter melon contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +773.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +421.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +824.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
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 | +576.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +352.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2194.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1225% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3g
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.29g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.29g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 608mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.4mg |
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| Fiber | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1734IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 87µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 128µg | 5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
64%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)