Garlic vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Garlic and Bitter melon?
- Garlic is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, yet Bitter melon is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Bitter melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% more.
- Garlic has 16 times more Selenium than Bitter melon. While Garlic has 14.2µg of Selenium, Bitter melon has only 0.9µg.
We used Garlic, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +115.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1477.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +846% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +904.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 149kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 6.36g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 88mg |
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| Net carbs | 30.96g | 3.29g |
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| Carbs | 33.06g | 3.29g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 181mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 608mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 2.04mg |
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| Sugar | 1g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.201mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 1734IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.803mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 128µg |
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| Choline | 23.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.217mg |
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| Leucine | 0.308mg |
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| Lysine | 0.273mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg |
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| Valine | 0.291mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.