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Nori vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nori and Bamboo shoot

  • Nori has more Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Bamboo shoot has more Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 39% more.
  • Nori has 260 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bamboo shoot. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bamboo shoot has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Bamboo shoots, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +277.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +277.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nori
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Contains more Vitamin A +25910%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.6%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +25910%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.6%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 5.2
Equal in Water - 91
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 5.2
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Bamboo shoot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 3g Nori
Protein 5.81g 2.6g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 5.11g 5.2g Bamboo shoot
Calories 35kcal 27kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g 3g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 70mg 13mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.5mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Bamboo shoot
Phosphorus 58mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 356mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 48mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.05mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.264mg 0.19mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.262mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 5202IU 20IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 1µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 1mg
Vitamin C 39mg 4mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.07mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.6mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.161mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 146µg 7µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 0µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.027mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.086mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.088mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.14mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.134mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.03mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.09mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.106mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.042mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.069g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.007g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Nori
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.