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

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Significant differences between Parsnip and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin B5, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 79% more than Parsnip.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 10 times less Vitamin B5 than Parsnip. Parsnip has 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.063mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
4
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6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
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 +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.536

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more Folate +91%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
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 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more Folate +91%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +446.8%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 +446.8%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip 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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.29g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.3g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 17.99g 3.29g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 30kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.59mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 29mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 375mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 10mg 11mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.56mg 0.536mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
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 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.063mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 67µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip 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
25%
Parsnip
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 4.8g)
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 - 0.05g)
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 - 97)
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)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.