Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) vs Purslane
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) wins in 17 out of 26 nutrient categories
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd): 17
vs
Purslane: 4
(5 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Purslane | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 cal | 18 cal | |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | |
| Carbs | 3.3 g | 3.6 g | |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Purslane | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 128 UG | 9 UG | |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 87 UG | 93 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.8 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 88 MG | 10.5 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
Minerals
| Mineral | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Purslane | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 84 MG | 78 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.0 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 85 MG | 67 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 99 MG | 37 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 608 MG | 488 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 0.9 UG | Tie |
| Sodium, Na | 11 MG | 44 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 0.2 MG |