Brown sugar vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and bamboo shoots
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Bamboo shoots cover your daily copper needs 16% more than brown sugar.
- Bamboo shoots have 6 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while bamboo shoots have 13mg.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +538.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.4% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +485.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1786.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2066.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6691% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 5.2g | 31% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 27kcal | 18% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 533mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.262mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in vitamins
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.