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

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

  • Chrysanthemum is higher in Manganese, and Folate, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 96% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 11 times more Sodium than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). While Chrysanthemum contains 118mg of Sodium, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains only 11mg.

Chrysanthemum, garland, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw are the varieties 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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
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6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Equal in Potassium - 608
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
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 +39.3%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Equal in Potassium - 608

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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
4
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5
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356.3%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
Equal in Water - 89.25
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
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.
Chrysanthemum Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 3.36g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.56g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.02g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 24kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 84mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 2.04mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 54mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 567mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 118mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.71mg 0.3mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.943mg 0.536mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 2320IU 1734IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 87µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 1.4mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.063mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 177µg 128µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

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 - 107mg)
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 - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.