Bitter melon vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bitter melon and sun-dried tomato different?
- Bitter melon is richer in vitamin B6 and folate, while sun-dried tomato is higher in copper, potassium, fats, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Bitter melon covers your daily need for vitamin B6 37% more than sun-dried tomato.
- Bitter melon contains 6 times more folate than sun-dried tomato. Bitter melon contains 128µg of folate, while sun-dried tomato contains 23µg.
- Bitter melon is lower in sodium.
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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 more CalciumCalcium | +78.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +456.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +660.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.319mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.473mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 1565mg | 28% |
| Folate | 128µg | 23µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.663g | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.69g | 14.08g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 3.63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 101.8mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.06g | 14% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 213kcal | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.893g | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 2.68mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.479mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 23.33g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 139mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.466mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.383mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.193mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 5.06g | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 18g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 57kcal | 421kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 333g | 47g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.7 | N/A | |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1940.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +609.1% |
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Protein
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