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Bamboo shoots vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and oranges?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B1, yet oranges are richer in vitamin C and folate.
  • Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 55% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 16 times more zinc than oranges. Bamboo shoots have 1.1mg of zinc, while oranges have 0.07mg.
  • Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than oranges.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.

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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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.5%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +948%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Orange
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.6%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more OtherOther +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126%
~equal in Water ~86.75g

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
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4mg 53.2mg 55%
Copper 0.19mg 0.045mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.06mg 14%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.025mg 10%
Potassium 533mg 181mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.07mg 9%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Phosphorus 59mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.18mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.087mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 40mg 3%
Protein 2.6g 0.94g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 10mg 2%
Carbs 5.2g 11.75g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.282mg 2%
Choline 0mg 8.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.025g 1%
Calories 27kcal 47kcal 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 11µg 1%
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 3g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 3g 9.35g N/A
Sodium 4mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0.015g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
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 shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.