Kanpyo vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kanpyo and bitter melon different?
- Kanpyo is higher in zinc, vitamin B5, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, and calcium; however, bitter melon is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bitter melon is 98% higher.
- Kanpyo contains 41 times more vitamin B5 than bitter melon. While kanpyo contains 2.553mg of vitamin B5, bitter melon 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1853.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3952.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +722.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.58 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
65.03 g
Water:
19.97 g
Other:
5.86 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1876.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 88mg | 98% |
| Zinc | 5.86mg | 0.3mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.553mg | 0.063mg | 50% |
| Iron | 5.12mg | 2.04mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1582mg | 608mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.137mg | 0.536mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.433mg | 0.201mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.044mg | 0.362mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.532mg | 0.803mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 65.03g | 3.29g | 21% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 84mg | 20% |
| Folate | 61µg | 128µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.181mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 99mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 1.11mg | 11% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 30kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 125mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.58g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.244g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.23g | 3.29g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0% |
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
30%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)