Potato vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potatoes and bamboo shoots
- Potatoes have more iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B3; however, bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin E.
- Bamboo shoots have 9 times less magnesium than potatoes. Potatoes have 28mg of magnesium, while bamboo shoots have 3mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 | +833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +306.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
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Protein
~2.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 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 | -50.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 5.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 27kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.262mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 533mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.2g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0% |
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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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.