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

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Important differences between Peppers and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 172% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Peppers
Peppers
1
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8
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +126.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 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 -36.4%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +126.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
Peppers
Peppers
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin C +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.8%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.063
Peppers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 C +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.8%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
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4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Other +145%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +187.5%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Other +145%
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.
Peppers 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 Peppers Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.29g Peppers
Protein 2g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 9.46g 3.29g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 30kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 1.2mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 25mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 46mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 340mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 7mg 11mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.3mg
Copper 0.174mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.237mg 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 1179IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 88mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.063mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 23µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 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 - 0.021g)
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 - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.