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

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Significant differences between Truffle and Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

  • Truffle has more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 98% more than Truffle.
  • Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 48 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) has 0.9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
Truffle
Truffle
7
:
3
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Calcium +89.3%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 85
Equal in Copper - 0.201
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
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 more Calcium +89.3%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 85
Equal in Copper - 0.201

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.
Truffle
Truffle
3
:
5
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617%
Contains more Folate +236.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Truffle
Truffle
4
:
1
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Carbs +2119.1%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Contains more Water +503%
Equal in Fats - 0.69
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +74.5%
Contains more Carbs +2119.1%
Contains more Other +50.3%
Contains more Water +503%
Equal in Fats - 0.69

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Truffle Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 3.29g Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Protein 9.25g 5.3g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.69g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 3.29g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 30kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 84mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 2.04mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 85mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Phosphorus 184mg 99mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 608mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 11mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Zinc 1.32mg 0.3mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.201mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Manganese 1.951mg 0.536mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 1734IU Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 87µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin C 0mg 88mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.181mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.362mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.11mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.063mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.803mg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Folate 38µg 128µg Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
69%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
41%
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear)
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia, bitter melon, balsam pear) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.