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Bamboo shoots vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and chuck steak?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 2 times more copper than chuck steak. Bamboo shoots have 0.19mg of copper, while chuck steak has 0.077mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than bamboo shoots.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2083.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +390%
Contains more ZincZinc +689.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3337.5%

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% 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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +677.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +462.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6446.7%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.5%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 1.1mg 8.68mg 69%
Selenium 0.8µg 27.5µg 49%
Protein 2.6g 24.98g 45%
Saturated fat 0.069g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.3g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4.663mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 9.457g 24%
Iron 0.5mg 2.45mg 24%
Phosphorus 59mg 193mg 19%
Choline 0mg 79mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.077mg 13%
Calories 27kcal 277kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.752mg 12%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.012mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.373mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.191mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 533mg 325mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.81g 5%
Magnesium 3mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 71mg 3%
Carbs 5.2g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 3g 0g N/A
Folate 7µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.