Karela/bitter gourd (momordica charantia) is an excellent source of all essential nutrients. The amazing health benefits of karela are all attributed by its excellent nutrient content. Be it the vitamins or the minerals karela has it all. Regular consumption fulfils the deficiency of major nutrients that we require on a daily basis. It is a rich store of all water-soluble vitamins like vitamin c b1 b2 and b3. It also contains minerals like zinc alkaloids manganese and folic acid.