Spirulina vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spirulina and Bitter melon different?
- Spirulina is richer in Copper, and Iron, while Bitter melon is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
- Bitter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 97% more than Spirulina.
- Spirulina contains 3 times more Copper than Bitter melon. Spirulina contains 0.597mg of Copper, while Bitter melon contains 0.201mg.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +378.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +415.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2996.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2261.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1322.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145% |
~equal in
Water
~89.25g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 88mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 3.29g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 3.29g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 608mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 2.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.201mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1734IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.803mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 128µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
17%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.