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Edamame vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edamame and Bitter melon

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter melon is 91% higher.
  • Bitter melon has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Edamame. Edamame has 0.395mg of Vitamin B5, while Bitter melon has 0.063mg.

Food types used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +143%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1342.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +481.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +124.7%
Contains more FatsFats +653.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Bitter melon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 121kcal 30kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 5.3g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.69g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 3.71g 3.29g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.29g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 63mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 436mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 2.27mg 2.04mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Bitter melon
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.201mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.3mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 99mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 11mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 15µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.536mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Bitter melon
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.181mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.063mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 128µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Bitter melon
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Edamame
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Bitter melon - 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.