Bamboo shoots vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and bananas?
- Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, phosphorus, and potassium, yet bananas are richer in vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Bamboo shoots' daily need coverage for copper is 12% higher.
- Bamboo shoots have 10 times more vitamin E than bananas. Bamboo shoots have 1mg of vitamin E, while bananas have 0.1mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than bananas.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Bananas, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +339.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.33g
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Other
~0.83g
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
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.078mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.031mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.367mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 22.84g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 358mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 8.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.09g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Choline | 0mg | 9.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.077mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)