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Bamboo shoots vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bamboo shoots and Beetroot?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin E, and Potassium, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 26% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 25 times more Vitamin E than Beetroot. Bamboo shoots have 1mg of Vitamin E, while Beetroot has 0.04mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less Sugar.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Beets, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.6%

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% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1457.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.155mg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Water ~87.58g

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.9%
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.
Bamboo shoots Beetroot
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Beetroot Opinion
Calories 27kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Protein 2.6g 1.61g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Net carbs 3g 6.76g Beetroot
Carbs 5.2g 9.56g Beetroot
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Beetroot
Calcium 13mg 16mg Beetroot
Potassium 533mg 325mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Sugar 3g 6.76g Bamboo shoots
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.19mg 0.075mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.35mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 40mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 78mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.031mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.334mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.155mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.067mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 7µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 0mg 6mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.06g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.019mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.047mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.048mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.068mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.058mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.018mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.046mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.056mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.021mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.