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

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

  • Red cabbage contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is 46% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
0
:
10
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +1082.4%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 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 Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +1082.4%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.2%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.2%
Contains more Folate +611.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
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3
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Carbs +124%
Contains more Protein +270.6%
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +124%
Contains more Protein +270.6%
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Other +126.2%
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.
Red cabbage Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Red cabbage Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 3.29g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.16g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 7.37g 3.29g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 30kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.8mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 30mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 243mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 27mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.22mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.017mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.243mg 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 1116IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.063mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 18µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

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 - 3.83g)
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 - 16mg)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.