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

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How are Russet potato and Bitter melon different?

  • Bitter melon is higher than Russet potato in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 89% more than Russet potato.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
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 +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more IronIron +90.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
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 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +503.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +960.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +392.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +551.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
Contains more FatsFats +430.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
~equal in Other ~1.47g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet 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 Russet potato Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 97kcal 30kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.13g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 8.3mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 19.14g 3.29g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.29g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 18mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 550mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 1.07mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 1.08g Bitter melon
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.35mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 14mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 10IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 1µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Bitter melon
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.11mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.063mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
17%
Russet potato
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.