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

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

  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than Onion rings in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 96% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 34 times more Sodium than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Onion rings contains 370mg of Sodium, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 11mg.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types were 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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8
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Contains more Calcium +171%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +394.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
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 Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Contains more Calcium +171%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +394.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +54%

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
5
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5
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +586.3%
Contains more Folate +287.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
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 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +586.3%
Contains more Folate +287.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +927.1%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +92.5%
Equal in Other - 1.47
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +927.1%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +92.5%
Equal in Other - 1.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 3.29g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 14.3g 0.69g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.29g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 30kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 1.25mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 17mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 123mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 370mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.42mg 0.3mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.348mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 5.6µg 0.9µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.181mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.11mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.063mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 33µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 2.137g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
22%
Onion rings
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
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 - 359mg)
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 - 2.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) 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 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 ($)
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.