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Bamboo shoots vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bamboo shoots and sardine

  • Sardine is richer than bamboo shoots in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less sodium.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than bamboo shoots.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2838.5%
Contains more IronIron +484%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6487.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg

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%
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
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% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +846.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +380%

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% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55171.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3741.8%

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 Sardine
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 Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.8µg 52.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 59mg 490mg 62%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 2.6g 24.62g 44%
Calcium 13mg 382mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 5.148g 33%
Iron 0.5mg 2.92mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.245mg 29%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Fats 0.3g 11.45g 17%
Choline 0mg 75mg 14%
Sodium 4mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.227mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 3.869g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.642mg 10%
Calories 27kcal 208kcal 9%
Magnesium 3mg 39mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 0.069g 1.528g 7%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.108mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.04mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.167mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.08mg 6%
Potassium 533mg 397mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.31mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Carbs 5.2g 0g 2%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 3g 0g N/A
Sugar 3g 0g N/A
Copper 0.19mg 0.186mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.