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Asparagus vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Asparagus and Bitter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A in Bitter melon is higher than in Asparagus.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 92% more than Asparagus.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 ZincZinc +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg
~equal in Copper ~0.201mg

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +334.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +782.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 CarbsCarbs +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.9%
Contains more FatsFats +475%
Contains more OtherOther +153.4%
~equal in Water ~89.25g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 20kcal 30kcal Bitter melon
Protein 2.2g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.12g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 5.6mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 1.78g 3.29g Bitter melon
Carbs 3.88g 3.29g Asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 24mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 202mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 2.14mg 2.04mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Bitter melon
Fiber 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.3mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 2mg 11mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 38µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.063mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g Bitter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Asparagus
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.