Bamboo shoots vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between bamboo shoots and plantain raw
- Bamboo shoots have more copper, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and magnesium.
- Plantain raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 22% more than bamboo shoots.
- Bamboo shoots have 8 times more zinc than plantain raw. While bamboo shoots have 1.1mg of zinc, plantain raw has only 0.14mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bamboo shoots, raw and Plantains, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +685.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 18.4mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.081mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 31.89g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.299mg | 5% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 122kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 499mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.686mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 15g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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
13%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)