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

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How are Chinese cabbage and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) different?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 48% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Chinese cabbage contains 223µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 87µg.

Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
1
:
9
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +857.1%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
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 more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +857.1%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
4
:
6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin A +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
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 A +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +93.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
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:
4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 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 Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Equal in Water - 89.25

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 1.5g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 2.18g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 13kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 1.18g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 105mg 84mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 19mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 37mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 252mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 65mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.19mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.021mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.159mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 4468IU 1734IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 87µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.063mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 66µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

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 - 1.18g)
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 - 54mg)
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 - 0.027g)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.