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Peppermint vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peppermint and bamboo shoots

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, folate, fiber, calcium, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B2 in peppermint is higher than in bamboo shoots.
  • Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than bamboo shoots.
  • Bamboo shoots have 27 times less magnesium than peppermint. Peppermint has 80mg of magnesium, while bamboo shoots have 3mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
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 +2566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1769.2%
Contains more IronIron +916%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
~equal in Potassium ~533mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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.
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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
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 CVitamin C +695%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 ProteinProtein +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +213.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 +371.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Bamboo shoots DV% diff.
Iron 5.08mg 0.5mg 57%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.262mg 40%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 4mg 31%
Folate 114µg 7µg 27%
Vitamin A 212µg 1µg 23%
Calcium 243mg 13mg 23%
Fiber 8g 2.2g 23%
Magnesium 80mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.07mg 15%
Copper 0.329mg 0.19mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.24mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.6mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.161mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 5.2g 3%
Phosphorus 73mg 59mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.134g 2%
Protein 3.75g 2.6g 2%
Calories 70kcal 27kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.069g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Sodium 31mg 4mg 1%
Potassium 569mg 533mg 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 3g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Zinc 1.11mg 1.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0.007g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.14mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.03mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.09mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.106mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
33%
Peppermint
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.