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Salsify vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsify and Bitter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A in Bitter melon is higher than in Salsify.
  • Bitter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 93% more than Salsify.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.8%
Contains more IronIron +270.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Zinc ~0.3mg

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1813%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +753.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +366.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +305.9%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 68kcal 30kcal Salsify
Protein 2.73g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.17g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 4.6mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 12.26g 3.29g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 3.29g Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 47mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 283mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 0.55mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 2.9g Bitter melon
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.3mg 0.3mg
Phosphorus 56mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 16mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Bitter melon
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.063mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Folate 15µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Salsify
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 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 ($)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.