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Bamboo shoots vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and chinook salmon?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, yet chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 4 times more copper than chinook salmon. Bamboo shoots have 0.19mg of copper, while chinook salmon has 0.053mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index than bamboo shoots.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1278.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +82%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5750%
~equal in Potassium ~505mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-119.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +889.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4360%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81928.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1886.6%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Selenium 0.8µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 10.045mg 59%
Protein 2.6g 25.72g 46%
Phosphorus 59mg 371mg 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 3mg 122mg 28%
Fats 0.3g 13.38g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.662g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.462mg 17%
Vitamin A 1µg 149µg 16%
Copper 0.19mg 0.053mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 5.742g 14%
Saturated fat 0.069g 3.214g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.865mg 14%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.019mg 11%
Calories 27kcal 231kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.044mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Folate 7µg 35µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.154mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 0.91mg 5%
Carbs 5.2g 0g 2%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 28mg 2%
Potassium 533mg 505mg 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3g 0g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $15)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.