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Bamboo shoot vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bamboo shoot and Pumpkin flowers

  • Bamboo shoot has more Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Bamboo shoot has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. Bamboo shoot has 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers have 0.042mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +700%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9635%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9635%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 2.6g 1.03g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 5.2g 3.28g Bamboo shoot
Calories 27kcal 15kcal Bamboo shoot
Sugar 3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 13mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.5mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 3mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 59mg 49mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 533mg 173mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 5mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.004g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bamboo shoot Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.