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

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The main differences between Radicchio and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Radicchio has more Copper, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 89% higher.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 2 times less Copper than Radicchio. Radicchio has 0.341mg of Copper, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.201mg.

Food types used in this article are Radicchio, 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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
2
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +288.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 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 Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +288.4%
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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327%
Contains more Vitamin A +6322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1308.8%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Radicchio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
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 +327%
Contains more Vitamin A +6322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1308.8%
Contains more Folate +113.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
2
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3
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Protein +270.6%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Other +110%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 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 +36.2%
Contains more Protein +270.6%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Other +110%
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.
Radicchio Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 3.29g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.25g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 4.48g 3.29g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 0.6g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.57mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 13mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 40mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 302mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 22mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.62mg 0.3mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.201mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 27IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.063mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 60µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio 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
67%
Radicchio
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
41%
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Comparison summary

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 - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 - 0.06g)
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 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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.