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Red potato vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red potato and Bitter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Calcium in Bitter melon is higher than in Red potato.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 84% more than Red potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +191.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.8%
~equal in Sodium ~11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +374.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
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 CarbsCarbs +495.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.4%
Contains more FatsFats +360%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red potato Bitter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 89kcal 30kcal Red potato
Protein 2.3g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.15g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 12.6mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 17.79g 3.29g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 3.29g Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 9mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 545mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 0.7mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 1.43g Bitter melon
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.4mg 0.3mg Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 12mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 10IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 1µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.9µg Bitter melon
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.11mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.063mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Folate 27µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 18.9mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Red potato
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients
  2. Bitter melon - 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.