Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) vs Onions
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) wins in 15 out of 29 nutrient categories
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd): 15
vs
Onions: 11
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Onions | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 cal | 35 cal | |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.9 g | |
| Carbs | 3.7 g | 8.5 g | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.7 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Onions | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 0 MG | 5.5 MG | |
| Folate, total | 72 UG | 21 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24 UG | 0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 84 MG | 8 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0.4 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) | Onions | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 19 MG | 36 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 MG | 10 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 31 MG | 23 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 296 MG | 142 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0.4 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 5 MG | 10 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 0.1 MG |