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Bamboo shoots vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bamboo shoots and Broccoli?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 95% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 4 times more Copper than Broccoli. Bamboo shoots have 0.19mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%

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.
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.639mg
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
~equal in Protein ~2.82g
~equal in Water ~89.3g
~equal in Other ~0.87g

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Broccoli Opinion
Calories 27kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 2.6g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.3g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 4mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 3g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 5.2g 6.64g Broccoli
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 13mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 533mg 316mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 3g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.19mg 0.049mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 4mg 33mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 1mg 0.78mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.21mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.071mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.175mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 7µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 0mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.038g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.086mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.079mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.129mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.03mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.106mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.042mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.