Bamboo shoots vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and pound cake?
- Bamboo shoots are richer in copper and vitamin B6, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, choline, and phosphorus.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
- Bamboo shoots have 7 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Bamboo shoots have 0.24mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake has 0.036mg.
- Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +352.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +155.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +196% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.3% |
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 | +53.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.419g | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.069g | 4.811g | 22% |
Fats | 0.3g | 13.96g | 21% |
Calories | 27kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
Carbs | 5.2g | 53.64g | 16% |
Sodium | 4mg | 377mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.036mg | 16% |
Copper | 0.19mg | 0.042mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
Threonine | 0.086mg | 153mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 140mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
Choline | 0mg | 65.6mg | 12% |
Potassium | 533mg | 149mg | 11% |
Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 5µg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 3.02g | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 0.6g | 6% |
Protein | 2.6g | 5g | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
Calcium | 13mg | 47mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 3g | 33.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.106mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater | +251.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4553.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +931.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43042.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2451.5% |