Potato wedges vs. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato wedges and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Potato wedges.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 85% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
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Zinc
+23.3%
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Calcium
+460%
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Iron
+191.4%
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Magnesium
+347.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Potassium
+54.3%
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Sodium
-77.6%
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Zinc
+23.3%
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Calcium
+460%
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Iron
+191.4%
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Magnesium
+347.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Potassium
+54.3%
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Sodium
-77.6%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+38.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+685.7%
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Vitamin B1
+81%
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Vitamin B2
+805%
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Vitamin B6
+129.4%
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Vitamin B3
+38.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+685.7%
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Vitamin B1
+81%
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Vitamin B2
+805%
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Vitamin B6
+129.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+218.8%
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Carbs
+675.1%
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Protein
+96.3%
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Water
+30.7%
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+13.1%
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
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1.3 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
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Fats
+218.8%
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Carbs
+675.1%
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Protein
+96.3%
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+30.7%
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+13.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 3.29g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 2.2g | 0.69g |
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| Carbs | 25.5g | 3.29g |
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| Calories | 123kcal | 30kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 2.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 87mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 394mg | 608mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.201mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1734IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 1.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.803mg |
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| Folate | 128µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g |
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| 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
15%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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) 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 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 ($)