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Turnip greens vs. Bitter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turnip greens and Bitter melon

  • Turnip greens has more Vitamin A, while Bitter melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Bitter melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 67% higher.
  • Bitter melon contains 4 times less Vitamin A than Turnip greens. Turnip greens contains 381µg of Vitamin A, while Bitter melon contains 87µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 25% 54% 77% 67% 8.2% 42% 1.4% 70% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +286.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.5%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 293% 104% 0% 0% 45% 84% 21% 3.8% 185% 0% 0% 96% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~128µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
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 CarbsCarbs +32.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.9%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%
~equal in Water ~89.25g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip greens Bitter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Bitter melon Opinion
Calories 20kcal 30kcal Bitter melon
Protein 1.14g 5.3g Bitter melon
Fats 0.23g 0.69g Bitter melon
Vitamin C 27.4mg 88mg Bitter melon
Net carbs 0.86g 3.29g Bitter melon
Carbs 4.36g 3.29g Turnip greens
Magnesium 22mg 85mg Bitter melon
Calcium 137mg 84mg Turnip greens
Potassium 203mg 608mg Bitter melon
Iron 0.8mg 2.04mg Bitter melon
Sugar 0.53g Bitter melon
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Copper 0.253mg 0.201mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.14mg 0.3mg Bitter melon
Phosphorus 29mg 99mg Bitter melon
Sodium 29mg 11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin A 7625IU 1734IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 381µg 87µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg 0.536mg Bitter melon
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.181mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.362mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 1.11mg Bitter melon
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.803mg Bitter melon
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Folate 118µg 128µg Bitter melon
Choline 0.3mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g Bitter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip greens Bitter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
130%
Turnip greens
64%
Bitter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
41%
Bitter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/nutrients
  2. Bitter melon - 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.