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Bamboo shoot vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bamboo shoot and Hearts of palm?

  • Bamboo shoot is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper, yet Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 49% more.
  • Bamboo shoot has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Bamboo shoot has 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm have only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bamboo shoot is lower.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types in this article.

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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 Potassium +201.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +526%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +432.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Potassium +201.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +526%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +432.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.15

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.5%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.5%
Contains more Folate +457.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.22g Bamboo shoot
Protein 2.6g 2.52g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 5.2g 4.62g Bamboo shoot
Calories 27kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Sugar 3g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 13mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.5mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 3mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 59mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 533mg 177mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 426mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.19mg 0.133mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 7.9mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.011mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.057mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.437mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.126mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.022mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.023mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.14mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.134mg 0.091mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.106mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.042mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.13g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Hearts of palm
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.