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Okra vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okra and Bamboo shoots

  • Okra is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Bamboo shoots are richer in Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Okra is 26% higher.
  • Okra contains 19 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoots. Okra contains 57mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoots contain 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Okra, 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.
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%
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 +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.8%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.8%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~59mg

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.
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%
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 +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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
~equal in Water ~91g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.3%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra 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
31%
Okra
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
23%
Bamboo shoots

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