Two foods. A fair comparison.
Change either food and choose the basis. Equal calories can tell a different story from equal weight.
| Nutrient | Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Calorieskcal | 22 | 30 |
| Proteing | 2.4 | 5.3 |
| Carbohydrateg | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Fatg | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Fiberg | 2 | — |
| Total sugarsg | 1.3 | — |
| Sodiummg | 240 | 11 |
| Saturated fatg | 0 | — |
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