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Bamboo shoot vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bamboo shoot and Pasta

  • Bamboo shoot has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, however, Pasta is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 16% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 22 times less Potassium than Bamboo shoot. Bamboo shoot has 533mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +2120.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +2120.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Protein +98.1%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +379.4%
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Protein +98.1%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +379.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1671.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.1%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1671.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.1%

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 Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 3g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 2.6g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.3g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 5.2g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 27kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 3g Pasta
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 13mg 6mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 0.5mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 59mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 533mg 24mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 6mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg 0.093mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 0.224mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 20IU
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.034mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.086mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.14mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.134mg 0.097mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.106mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.042mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.15g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.