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

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The main differences between Onion and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Onion contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 90% higher.

Food types used in this article are Onions, 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.
Onion
Onion
1
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9
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
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 less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.4%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +415.4%
Contains more Manganese +315.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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
Onion
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +86600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +573.7%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +86600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +569.2%
Contains more Folate +573.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +183.9%
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +320%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 Carbs +183.9%
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +320%
Equal in Water - 89.25

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.29g Onion
Protein 1.1g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.1g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 9.34g 3.29g Onion
Calories 40kcal 30kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 23mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.21mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 10mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 29mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 146mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 4mg 11mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.039mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.129mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 2IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.063mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 19µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
41%
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Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 - 4.24g)
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 - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.