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Bamboo shoots vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bamboo shoots and Chicory?

  • Bamboo shoots are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Chicory is higher in Folate.
  • Bamboo shoots' daily need coverage for Copper is 15% more.
  • Bamboo shoots have 7 times more Zinc than Chicory. While Bamboo shoots have 1.1mg of Zinc, Chicory has only 0.16mg.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw types 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.
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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.6%
Contains more IronIron +108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +428.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.145mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.9%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

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
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Chicory Opinion
Calories 27kcal 17kcal Bamboo shoots
Protein 2.6g 0.9g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 2.8mg Bamboo shoots
Net carbs 3g 0.9g Bamboo shoots
Carbs 5.2g 4g Bamboo shoots
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Chicory
Calcium 13mg 19mg Chicory
Potassium 533mg 211mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Sugar 3g Chicory
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.19mg 0.051mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.16mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 26mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 20IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.1mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.062mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.027mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.16mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.145mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoots
Folate 7µg 37µg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Bamboo shoots
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.044g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.016mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.025mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.054mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.039mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.035mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.005mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.022mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.041mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.015mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Chicory
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
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.