Sun-dried tomato vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sun-dried tomato and Bitter melon different?
- Sun-dried tomato is richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Bitter melon is higher in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Bitter melon covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 37% more than Sun-dried tomato.
- Sun-dried tomato contains 24 times more Sodium than Bitter melon. Sun-dried tomato contains 266mg of Sodium, while Bitter melon contains 11mg.
Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 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 PotassiumPotassium | +157.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15% |
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 CVitamin C | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +660.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +456.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1940.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +609.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.3g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 5.06g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 14.08g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 101.8mg | 88mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.53g | 3.29g |
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| Carbs | 23.33g | 3.29g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 1565mg | 608mg |
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| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.04mg |
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| Fiber | 5.8g |
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| Copper | 0.473mg | 0.201mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 266mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 1734IU |
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| Vitamin A | 64µg | 87µg |
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| Manganese | 0.466mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.383mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.63mg | 1.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.319mg | 0.803mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 128µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.893g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.663g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.185mg |
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| Lysine | 0.186mg |
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| Methionine | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.131mg |
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| Valine | 0.13mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Bitter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.