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

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Summary of differences between Summer squash and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher than in Summer squash.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 79% more than Summer squash.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
1
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9
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Copper +294.1%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 77% 61% 43% 54% 2% 9% 67% 70% 5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Copper +294.1%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
3
:
7
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146%
Contains more Vitamin A +767%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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 +146%
Contains more Vitamin A +767%
Contains more Vitamin C +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Folate +341.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
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:
3
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Protein +338%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
Equal in Water - 89.25
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
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 Protein +338%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.29
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.
Summer squash Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 1.21g 5.3g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fats 0.18g 0.69g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Carbs 3.35g 3.29g Summer squash
Calories 16kcal 30kcal Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Fiber 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 84mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Iron 0.35mg 2.04mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Magnesium 17mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 38mg 99mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Potassium 262mg 608mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Sodium 2mg 11mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.3mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Copper 0.051mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 0.175mg 0.536mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A 200IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.362mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 1.11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.063mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 29µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash 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

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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
18%
Summer squash
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 - 2.2g)
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 - 0.044g)
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 - 13)
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?
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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 ($)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.