Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

What are the main differences between Savoy cabbage and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)?

  • Savoy cabbage has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear).
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% higher.

We used Cabbage, savoy, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types in this comparison.

Infographic

Savoy cabbage vs Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) infographic
Infographic link

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.
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +224.2%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 77% 61% 43% 54% 2% 9% 67% 70% 5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +224.2%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
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 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.6%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Equal in Water - 89.25
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Other +83.8%
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.
Savoy 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 Savoy cabbage Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 2g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.1g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 6.1g 3.29g Savoy cabbage
Calories 27kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sugar 2.27g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.4mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 28mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 42mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 230mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 28mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 0.27mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.062mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.18mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1000IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.063mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 80µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Savoy 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

People also compare

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
40%
Savoy cabbage
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy 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 - 2.27g)
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 - 17mg)
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 - 0.013g)
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 - $0.4)
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?
?
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.