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

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

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 51% more than Chives.
  • Chives contain 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Chives contain 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 87µg.

Chives, 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.
Chives
Chives
3
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6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Iron +27.5%
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +43.7%
Equal in Calcium - 84
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
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 -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Iron +27.5%
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +43.7%
Equal in Calcium - 84
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Chives
Chives
4
:
6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin A +151%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.9%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.9%
Contains more Folate +21.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
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2
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Other +47%
Equal in Fats - 0.69
Equal in Water - 89.25
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +32.2%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Other +47%
Equal in Fats - 0.69
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.
Chives Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chives Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 3.27g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.73g 0.69g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 3.29g Chives
Calories 30kcal 30kcal
Sugar 1.85g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 92mg 84mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 42mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 58mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 296mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 3mg 11mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.3mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.373mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4353IU 1734IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 87µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.063mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 105µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
98%
Chives
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 - 1.85g)
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 - 0.146g)
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 - 45)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.