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Napa cabbage vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Napa cabbage and Bitter melon

  • Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper than Napa cabbage.
  • Bitter melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
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 +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +598.9%
Contains more IronIron +175.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
~equal in Sodium ~11mg

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.
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 11% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 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 CVitamin C +2650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1348%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2070.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.7%
~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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 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 +381.8%
Contains more FatsFats +305.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.5%
Contains more OtherOther +764.7%
~equal in Water ~89.25g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Napa cabbage Bitter melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 12kcal 30kcal Bitter melon
Protein 1.1g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.17g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 3.2mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 2.23g 3.29g Bitter melon
Carbs 2.23g 3.29g Bitter melon
Magnesium 8mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 29mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 87mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 0.74mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Copper 0.096mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.14mg 0.3mg Bitter melon
Phosphorus 19mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Vitamin A 263IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 13µg 87µg Bitter melon
Manganese 0.203mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Bitter melon
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.063mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Folate 43µg 128µg Bitter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Napa cabbage Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Napa cabbage
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.