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Ginger vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ginger and Bamboo shoots

  • Ginger has more Magnesium, and Choline, however, Bamboo shoots has more Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
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%

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.
Ginger
Ginger
6
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%
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%
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 +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.