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

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How are Radish seeds and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) different?

  • Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 66% more than Radish seeds.
  • Radish seeds contain 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). Radish seeds contain 0.733mg of Vitamin B5, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains 0.063mg.

Radish seeds, sprouted, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
3
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7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +607%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
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 Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +607%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
2
:
6
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +34.7%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 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 B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +34.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
3
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2
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
Equal in Water - 89.25
Equal in Other - 1.47
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +266.7%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
Equal in Water - 89.25
Equal in Other - 1.47

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish seeds Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish seeds Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.29g Radish seeds
Protein 3.81g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 2.53g 0.69g Radish seeds
Carbs 3.6g 3.29g Radish seeds
Calories 43kcal 30kcal Radish seeds
Calcium 51mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.86mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 44mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 113mg 99mg Radish seeds
Potassium 86mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 6mg 11mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.56mg 0.3mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.12mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.26mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 391IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 28.9mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 1.11mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.733mg 0.063mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 95µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Saturated Fat 0.767g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radish seeds 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
34%
Radish seeds
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Radish seeds
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - 0.767g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.