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Bamboo shoots vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bamboo shoots and butter cookie

  • Bamboo shoots have more vitamin B6, while butter cookie has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, while butter cookie contains 0.036mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bamboo shoots is lower.
  • Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32, while the glycemic index of butter cookie is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +380.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.1%
Contains more IronIron +344%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
~equal in Copper ~0.2mg

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%
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 0% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +1878.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6166.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1225%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78785.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.8%

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 Butter cookie
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Butter cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.069g 11.051g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Fats 0.3g 18.8g 28%
Calories 27kcal 467kcal 22%
Iron 0.5mg 2.22mg 22%
Carbs 5.2g 68.9g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.335mg 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.37mg 18%
Folate 7µg 76µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.036mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.19mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 5.522g 14%
Selenium 0.8µg 8.4µg 14%
Potassium 533mg 111mg 12%
Sodium 4mg 282mg 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.38mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.488mg 7%
Protein 2.6g 6.1g 7%
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g 6%
Phosphorus 59mg 102mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.982g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.58mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Magnesium 3mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 0mg 6.5mg 1%
Copper 0.19mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 3g 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.