Bitter melon vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bitter melon and kanpyo different?
- Bitter melon is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, kanpyo is richer in zinc, vitamin B5, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, and carbs.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bitter melon is 98% higher.
- Bitter melon contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than kanpyo. While bitter melon contains 0.362mg of vitamin B2, kanpyo contains only 0.044mg.
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1853.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +722.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3952.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 0.2mg | 98% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 5.86mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 2.553mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 5.12mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% | |
| Potassium | 608mg | 1582mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.433mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.137mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.044mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 65.03g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.532mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 280mg | 20% |
| Folate | 128µg | 61µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 188mg | 13% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 258kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 2.9mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 10% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 8.58g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.244g | 2% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 18g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 57kcal | 301kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 333g | 39g | N/A |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 55.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
8.58 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
65.03 g
Water:
19.97 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +346.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1876.6% |
