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Bamboo shoot vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bamboo shoot and Falafel

  • Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 37% higher.
  • Bamboo shoot contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Falafel. Bamboo shoot contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Falafel contains 0.125mg.
  • Bamboo shoot contains 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.
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
1
:
9
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +584%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Potassium - 585
Bamboo shoot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +584%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Potassium - 585

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.
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
6
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +162.9%
Contains more Protein +411.9%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +170%
Bamboo shoot
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Falafel
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 Water +162.9%
Contains more Protein +411.9%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3004.5%
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 shoot 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 shoot Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 3g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 2.6g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.3g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 5.2g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 27kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 3g Falafel
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 13mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.5mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 3mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 59mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 533mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 4mg 294mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.19mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.262mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 20IU 13IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 1.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.146mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.125mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.086mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.14mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.134mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.03mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.106mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.042mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.069g 2.383g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Bamboo shoot
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
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 shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot 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 shoot - 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.