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Parsnip vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsnip and Bitter melon

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin B5, however, Bitter melon is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 79% more than Parsnip.
  • Bitter melon has 10 times less Vitamin B5 than Parsnip. Parsnip has 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, while Bitter melon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
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 ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +245.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
~equal in Sodium ~11mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.536mg

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +792.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +91%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 CarbsCarbs +446.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +130%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +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 melon
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 melon Opinion
Calories 75kcal 30kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.3g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 17mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 13.09g 3.29g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 3.29g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 36mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 375mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 0.59mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 4.8g Bitter melon
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.59mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 10mg 11mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.536mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.063mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 128µg Bitter melon
Saturated Fat 0.05g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip 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
23%
Parsnip
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 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.