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

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Important differences between Drumstick tree and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.
  • Drumstick tree contains 13 times more Vitamin B5 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Drumstick tree contains 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.063mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw.

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Drumstick tree vs Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) infographic
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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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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9
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
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 Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin C +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1160.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2243.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
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 C +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1160.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2243.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +190.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +159.3%
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 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 +159.3%
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Other +51.5%
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.
Drumstick tree Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 3.29g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 8.53g 3.29g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 30kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.36mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 45mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 50mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 461mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 42mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.45mg 0.3mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.259mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 74IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 141mg 88mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.063mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 44µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 0.033g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree 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
52%
Drumstick tree
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
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 - 31mg)
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 - 0.033g)
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 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 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 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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.