Celtuce vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between celtuce and bitter melon?
- Celtuce is higher in vitamin A, yet bitter melon is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, folate, iron, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Bitter melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 76% more.
- Celtuce has 2 times more vitamin A than bitter melon. While celtuce has 175µg of vitamin A, bitter melon has only 87µg.
We used Celtuce, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types 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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +203.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +270.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +351.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +229.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +417.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1506% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +523.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110% |
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Carbs
~3.29g
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Water
~89.25g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 88mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.803mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.362mg | 22% |
| Folate | 46µg | 128µg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.04mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.201mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 85mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.181mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 175µg | 87µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 5.3g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 608mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.688mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 3.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.95g | 3.29g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
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
17%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
41%
Comparison summary
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( 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 ($)