Figs vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between figs and bamboo shoots
- Bamboo shoots are higher than figs in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Bamboo shoots cover your daily copper needs 13% more than figs.
- Figs contain 6 times more magnesium than bamboo shoots. While figs contain 17mg of magnesium, bamboo shoots contain only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Figs, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.75 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
19.18 g
Water:
79.11 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.144 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +842.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.134g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 533mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.262mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 5.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 27kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
8%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.