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Bamboo shoots vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bamboo shoots and french fries

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B5, magnesium, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for french fries is 15% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 2 times more copper than french fries. Bamboo shoots contain 0.19mg of copper, while french fries contain 0.124mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.
  • Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
~equal in Potassium ~579mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +136.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4810%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +696.9%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85171.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3928.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 5.398g 35%
Fats 0.3g 14.73g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 5.969g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 3.004mg 15%
Calories 27kcal 312kcal 14%
Carbs 5.2g 41.44g 12%
Saturated fat 0.069g 2.336g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.372mg 10%
Phosphorus 59mg 125mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Sodium 4mg 210mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.58mg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 35mg 8%
Choline 0mg 36.8mg 7%
Copper 0.19mg 0.124mg 7%
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g 6%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.67mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.81mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.039mg 2%
Protein 2.6g 3.43g 2%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.247mg 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4.7mg 1%
Potassium 533mg 579mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 3g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.