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Nutmeg vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and bamboo shoots

  • Bamboo shoots contain less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, folate, calcium, and vitamin B1 than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 61 times less magnesium than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 183mg of magnesium, while bamboo shoots contain 3mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bamboo shoots is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +6000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1315.4%
Contains more IronIron +508%
Contains more CopperCopper +440.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1006.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Nutmeg
5
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +124.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12003.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +847.9%
Contains more OtherOther +158.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1360.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 +45900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Bamboo shoots DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.069g 118%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.262mg 115%
Copper 1.027mg 0.19mg 93%
Fiber 20.8g 2.2g 74%
Fats 36.31g 0.3g 55%
Magnesium 183mg 3mg 43%
Iron 3.04mg 0.5mg 32%
Calories 525kcal 27kcal 25%
Phosphorus 213mg 59mg 22%
Calcium 184mg 13mg 17%
Folate 76µg 7µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.15mg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 5.2g 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 1.1mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.007g 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Protein 5.84g 2.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.24mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 533mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.134g 1%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.07mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 3g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 3g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.