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Bamboo shoots vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bamboo shoots and falafel

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6, yet falafel is richer in iron, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 37% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than falafel. Bamboo shoots contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, while falafel contains 0.125mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315.4%
Contains more IronIron +584%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Potassium ~585mg

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg
~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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +162.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +411.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5833.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.3%
Contains more OtherOther +170%

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3004.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Falafel DV% diff.
Iron 0.5mg 3.42mg 37%
Fats 0.3g 17.8g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.16g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 10.171g 25%
Folate 7µg 93µg 22%
Protein 2.6g 13.31g 21%
Magnesium 3mg 82mg 19%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.691mg 19%
Phosphorus 59mg 192mg 19%
Calories 27kcal 333kcal 15%
Sodium 4mg 294mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.069g 2.383g 11%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Carbs 5.2g 31.84g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.125mg 9%
Copper 0.19mg 0.258mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.166mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 54mg 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.044mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.292mg 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 1.6mg 3%
Potassium 533mg 585mg 2%
Net carbs 3g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.146mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Falafel
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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.