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Bamboo shoots vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bamboo shoots and Okra

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Copper, and Potassium, yet Okra is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Okra is 26% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 4 times more Vitamin E than Okra. Bamboo shoots contain 1mg of Vitamin E, while Okra contains 0.27mg.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Okra, 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%
Okra
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 25% 26% 23% 36% 16% 26% 0.91% 103% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.8%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~61mg

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%
Okra
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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 77% 43% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
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
Okra
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2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
~equal in Water ~89.58g
~equal in Other ~0.85g

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
Okra
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37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.9%

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 Okra
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Okra Opinion
Calories 27kcal 33kcal Okra
Protein 2.6g 1.93g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 23mg Okra
Net carbs 3g 4.25g Okra
Carbs 5.2g 7.45g Okra
Magnesium 3mg 57mg Okra
Calcium 13mg 82mg Okra
Potassium 533mg 299mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.62mg Okra
Sugar 3g 1.48g Okra
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Okra
Copper 0.19mg 0.109mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.58mg Bamboo shoots
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 59mg 61mg Okra
Sodium 4mg 7mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A 1µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 1mg 0.27mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.06mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.245mg Okra
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.215mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 0µg 31.3µg Okra
Folate 7µg 60µg Okra
Choline 0mg 12.3mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.017g Okra
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.027g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.017mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.065mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.069mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.105mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.081mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.021mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.065mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.091mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.031mg Bamboo shoots
Fructose 0.57g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Okra
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
31%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
30%
Okra

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/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.