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Bamboo shoots vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bamboo shoots and apples different?

  • Bamboo shoots have more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E than apples.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for bamboo shoots is 18% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 28 times more zinc than apples. While bamboo shoots contain 1.1mg of zinc, apples contain only 0.04mg.
  • Bamboo shoots have less sugar.

Bamboo shoots, raw and Apples, raw, with skin are the varieties used in this article.

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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 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +398.1%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +436.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +648.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 13% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +485.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.6%
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 3% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.007g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Apple DV% diff.
Copper 0.19mg 0.027mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.041mg 15%
Potassium 533mg 107mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.017mg 11%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.035mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.04mg 10%
Phosphorus 59mg 11mg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Protein 2.6g 0.26g 5%
Iron 0.5mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.18mg 5%
Carbs 5.2g 13.81g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.061mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.051g 1%
Choline 0mg 3.4mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Calories 27kcal 52kcal 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4.6mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 3g 11.41g N/A
Magnesium 3mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 3g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.007g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Apple
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
13%
Bamboo shoots
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.