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Bamboo shoots vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bamboo shoots and Chili Pepper?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Zinc, and Potassium, yet Chili Pepper are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 265% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 4 times more Zinc than Chili Pepper. Bamboo shoots have 1.1mg of Zinc, while Chili Pepper have 0.3mg.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +140%
~equal in Copper ~0.174mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.237mg

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% 1.2% 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 808% 71% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5795%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.9%
~equal in Water ~87.74g

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bamboo shoots Chili Pepper
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Chili Pepper Opinion
Calories 27kcal 40kcal Chili Pepper
Protein 2.6g 2g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Net carbs 3g 7.96g Chili Pepper
Carbs 5.2g 9.46g Chili Pepper
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Chili Pepper
Calcium 13mg 18mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 533mg 340mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 1.2mg Chili Pepper
Sugar 3g 5.1g Bamboo shoots
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Bamboo shoots
Copper 0.19mg 0.174mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 46mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 7mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A 1µg 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 1mg 0.69mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.237mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.95mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.061mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Folate 7µg 23µg Chili Pepper
Choline 0mg 11.1mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.011g Chili Pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.109g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.026mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.074mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.065mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.105mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.089mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.024mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.062mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.084mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.041mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Chili Pepper
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
83%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.