Bamboo shoots vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bamboo shoots and arborio rice different?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc; however, arborio rice is richer in folate, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for potassium for bamboo shoots is 15% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than arborio rice. While bamboo shoots contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, arborio rice contains only 0.059mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index (32) than arborio rice (69).
Bamboo shoots, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +837.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +742.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +373.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +452.5% |
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Protein
~2.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +728.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 533mg | 26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.059mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.072mg | 13% |
| Folate | 7µg | 59µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 7.5µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.46mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 28.73g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.493mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.357mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.056mg | 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
13%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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