Sweet potato leaves vs. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Sweet potato leaves and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)?
- Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.
- Sweet potato leaves have 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear). While Sweet potato leaves have 189µg of Vitamin A RAE, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has only 87µg.
We used Sweet potato leaves, raw and Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw types in this article.
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
less
Sodium
-45.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+110.3%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+21.4%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+22.2%
Contains
more
Potassium
+19.7%
Equal in Calcium - 84
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Contains
less
Sodium
-45.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+110.3%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+21.4%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+22.2%
Contains
more
Potassium
+19.7%
Equal in Calcium - 84
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 A
+117.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+257.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+700%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+16%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+322.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.362
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+117.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+257.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+700%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+16%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+322.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.362
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Carbs
+168.1%
Contains
more
Protein
+112.9%
Contains
more
Fats
+35.3%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Equal in Other - 1.47
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Contains
more
Carbs
+168.1%
Contains
more
Protein
+112.9%
Contains
more
Fats
+35.3%
Equal in Water - 89.25
Equal in Other - 1.47
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 3.52g | 3.29g |
|
| Protein | 2.49g | 5.3g |
|
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.69g |
|
| Carbs | 8.82g | 3.29g |
|
| Calories | 42kcal | 30kcal |
|
| Fiber | 5.3g |
|
|
| Calcium | 78mg | 84mg |
|
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.04mg |
|
| Magnesium | 70mg | 85mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 99mg |
|
| Potassium | 508mg | 608mg |
|
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.3mg |
|
|
| Copper | 0.201mg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.536mg |
|
|
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 3778IU | 1734IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 189µg | 87µg |
|
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 88mg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.181mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.345mg | 0.362mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.13mg | 1.11mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.063mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.803mg |
|
| Folate | 128µg |
|
|
| Vitamin K | 302.2µg |
|
|
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.228mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.086mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.111g |
|
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
|
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
101%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.