Nopales vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nopales and bitter melon
- Nopales have more calcium; however, bitter melon is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, iron, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Bitter melon covers your daily vitamin C needs 87% more than nopales.
- Bitter melon contains 2 times less calcium than nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of calcium, while bitter melon contains 84mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nopales, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +518.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +846.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +782.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1047.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +666.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
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Carbs
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 88mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.803mg | 56% |
| Folate | 3µg | 128µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.362mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.04mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.201mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.181mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 99mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 608mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 87µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 3.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
8%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.