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Bamboo shoot vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bamboo shoot and Shallot

  • Bamboo shoot has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Potassium, however, Shallot is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily need of Copper 11% more than Shallot.
  • Bamboo shoot has 25 times more Vitamin E than Shallot. While Bamboo shoot has 1mg of Vitamin E , Shallot has only 0.04mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bamboo shoots, raw and Shallots, 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 Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.6g 2.5g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 5.2g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 27kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 3g 7.87g Bamboo shoot
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 13mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.5mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 59mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 533mg 334mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 12mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 0.4mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.8µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 20IU 4IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.06mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.2mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 7µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.086mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.14mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.134mg 0.125mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.081mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.042mg 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.039g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Shallot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Bamboo shoot
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.