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

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How are Kanpyo and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) different?

  • Kanpyo is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, and Calcium, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 98% higher.
  • Kanpyo contains 41 times more Vitamin B5 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). While Kanpyo contains 2.553mg of Vitamin B5, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains only 0.063mg.

Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw are the varieties used 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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
9
:
1
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +151%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains more Zinc +1853.3%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +151%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains more Zinc +1853.3%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%

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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
2
:
6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3952.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +43900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +109.8%
Kanpyo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 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 B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3952.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +43900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +109.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
3
:
2
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +1876.6%
Contains more Other +298.6%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +346.9%
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 Protein +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +1876.6%
Contains more Other +298.6%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +346.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kanpyo Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 3.29g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 5.3g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 65.03g 3.29g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 30kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 84mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 2.04mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 85mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 99mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 608mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 5.86mg 0.3mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.201mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.536mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1.11mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.063mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 61µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 0.045g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Kanpyo
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 4mg)
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 - 0.045g)
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 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 ($)

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.