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

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

  • Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Corn pudding.

Corn pudding, home prepared 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.
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +367.4%
Contains more Manganese +578.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 77% 61% 43% 54% 2% 9% 67% 70% 5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +367.4%
Contains more Manganese +578.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +630.4%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
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 Fats +630.4%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn pudding Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 3.29g Corn pudding
Protein 4.42g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 5.04g 0.69g Corn pudding
Carbs 16.97g 3.29g Corn pudding
Calories 131kcal 30kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 6.59g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.2g Corn pudding
Calcium 39mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.53mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 15mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 90mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 176mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 282mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.48mg 0.3mg Corn pudding
Copper 0.043mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.079mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 6.1µg 0.9µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 296IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 57µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Corn pudding
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 3.7mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.033mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.063mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.127mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 29µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 0.5µg Corn pudding
Tryptophan 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Trans Fat 0.093g 0g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 2.451g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn pudding 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
18%
Corn pudding
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Corn pudding
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 - 6.59g)
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 - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
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 - 2.451g)
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 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 ($)

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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.