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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 from 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.
Kanpyo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
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 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.
Kanpyo
2
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3952.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
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9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 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.
Kanpyo Bitter melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 258kcal 30kcal Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 5.3g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 0.2mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 55.23g 3.29g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 3.29g Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 85mg Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 84mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 608mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 2.04mg Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.201mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.3mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 99mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 87µg Bitter melon
Manganese 1.137mg 0.536mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1.11mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.063mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Folate 61µg 128µg Bitter melon
Saturated Fat 0.045g Bitter melon
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 melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Kanpyo
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon
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 ($)

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 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.