Bamboo shoots vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bamboo shoots and oatmeal different?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in potassium and copper; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 68% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 9 times more potassium than oatmeal. While bamboo shoots contain 533mg of potassium, oatmeal contains only 61mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index (32) than oatmeal (79).
Bamboo shoots, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +773.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1092% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +404.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.37g
~equal in
Water
~84.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5485.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 5.96mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 3.025mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 61mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.066mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.558mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.26mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.36g | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 11.67g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Choline | 0mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 ($)