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Bamboo shoots vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bamboo shoots and Ginger

  • Bamboo shoots have more Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Ginger have more Magnesium, and Choline.
  • Bamboo shoots have 4 times more Vitamin E than Ginger. Bamboo shoots have 1mg of Vitamin E, while Ginger has 0.26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Ginger root, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Ginger
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Ginger Opinion
Calories 27kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 2.6g 1.82g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 4mg 5mg Ginger
Net carbs 3g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 5.2g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 3mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 13mg 16mg Ginger
Potassium 533mg 415mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.6mg Ginger
Sugar 3g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 2.2g 2g Bamboo shoots
Copper 0.19mg 0.226mg Ginger
Zinc 1.1mg 0.34mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 34mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 13mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin E 1mg 0.26mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.229mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.025mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.034mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.16mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Ginger
Folate 7µg 11µg Ginger
Choline 0mg 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.203g Bamboo shoots
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.154g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.012mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.036mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.051mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.074mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.057mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.013mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.045mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.073mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Ginger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Bamboo shoots
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.