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

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What are the main differences between Burdock root and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)?

  • Burdock root has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.

We used Burdock root, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
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8
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +104.9%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains more Copper +161%
Contains more Manganese +131%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
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%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +104.9%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains more Copper +161%
Contains more Manganese +131%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Burdock root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Folate +456.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +427.1%
Contains more Protein +246.4%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
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
Contains more Carbs +427.1%
Contains more Protein +246.4%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +65.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burdock root Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 3.29g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.15g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 17.34g 3.29g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 30kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.8mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 38mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 51mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 308mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 5mg 11mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.3mg Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.232mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.063mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 23µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Burdock root
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 - 2.9g)
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 - 0.025g)
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 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?
?
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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/nutrients
  2. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168391/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.