Arrowroot vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arrowroot and bamboo shoots
- Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, bamboo shoots are higher in copper.
- Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 83% more than bamboo shoots.
- Arrowroot has 8 times more magnesium than bamboo shoots. While arrowroot has 25mg of magnesium, bamboo shoots have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +182.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 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 | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 7µg | 83% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.5mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 5.2g | 3% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 27kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 533mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.134g | 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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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
32%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.