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

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

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Pumpkin leaves.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 86% more than Pumpkin leaves.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, 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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
2
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6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 2.04
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Pumpkin leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
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 Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 2.04
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
1
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
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 A +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
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4
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Pumpkin leaves
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
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.
Pumpkin leaves Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 3.15g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.4g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 2.33g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calories 19kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calcium 39mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 2.22mg 2.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 104mg 99mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 11mg 11mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.133mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.355mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1942IU 1734IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 87µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.063mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 36µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

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 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 - 0.207g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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 ($)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.