Bamboo shoots vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and drumstick tree?
- Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, magnesium, and folate.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 152% higher.
- Bamboo shoots have 3 times more vitamin B1 than drumstick tree. Bamboo shoots have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while drumstick tree has 0.053mg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than bamboo shoots.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Drumstick pods, 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +38.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +126.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3425% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +393.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 141mg | 152% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.794mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.19mg | 0.084mg | 12% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 45mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
Folate | 7µg | 44µg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.45mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 3.2g | 4% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
Potassium | 533mg | 461mg | 2% |
Calcium | 13mg | 30mg | 2% |
Sodium | 4mg | 42mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 50mg | 1% |
Carbs | 5.2g | 8.53g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.003g | 1% |
Protein | 2.6g | 2.1g | 1% |
Calories | 27kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 3g | 5.33g | N/A |
Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.033g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.102g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64% |
~equal in
Water
~88.2g
~equal in
Other
~0.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4366.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1357.1% |