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Shallot vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Bitter melon different?

  • Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A than Shallot.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bitter melon is 89% higher.

Shallots, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw are the varieties 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +304.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.6%
~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 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 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 CarbsCarbs +410.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112%
Contains more FatsFats +590%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +83.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Bitter melon
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 72kcal 30kcal Shallot
Protein 2.5g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.1g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 8mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 13.6g 3.29g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 3.29g Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 37mg 84mg Bitter melon
Potassium 334mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 1.2mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 7.87g Bitter melon
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.201mg Bitter melon
Zinc 0.4mg 0.3mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 12mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 4IU 1734IU Bitter melon
Vitamin A 0µg 87µg Bitter melon
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.063mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Folate 34µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 11.3mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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 - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.