Taro vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taro and bitter melon
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and manganese in bitter melon is higher than in taro.
- Bitter melon covers your daily vitamin C needs 93% more than taro.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +270.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.9% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +381% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2075% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 88mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.803mg | 40% |
| Folate | 22µg | 128µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.362mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.04mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 85mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 87µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 3.29g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.181mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 30kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.201mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 591mg | 608mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 3.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +704.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
