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Jícama (yam bean) vs. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)?

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 82% higher.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types in this comparison.

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Jícama (yam bean) 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
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9
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +518.8%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +337%
Contains more Manganese +840.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 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 less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +518.8%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +337%
Contains more Manganese +840.4%
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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
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7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9026.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1907.5%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 47% 5% 7% 4% 8% 10% 6% 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 B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9026.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1907.5%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
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3
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +168.1%
Contains more Protein +636.1%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +390%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Jícama (yam bean)
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 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 +168.1%
Contains more Protein +636.1%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +390%
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.
Jícama (yam bean) Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.29g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.09g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 8.82g 3.29g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 30kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.57mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 11mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 16mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 135mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 4mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.046mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.057mg 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 19IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.063mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 8µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) 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
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 - 17)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/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.