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Bamboo shoots vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bamboo shoots and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Bamboo shoots are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 84% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 6 times more vitamin B6 than pumpkin seeds. While bamboo shoots contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, pumpkin seeds contain only 0.037mg.
  • Bamboo shoots have less saturated fat.

Bamboo shoots, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +562%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +836.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%

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%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1922.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +613.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +933.7%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86071.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 1.1mg 10.3mg 84%
Fiber 2.2g 18.4g 65%
Magnesium 3mg 262mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 8.844g 58%
Copper 0.19mg 0.69mg 56%
Iron 0.5mg 3.31mg 35%
Protein 2.6g 18.55g 32%
Fats 0.3g 19.4g 29%
Calories 27kcal 446kcal 21%
Saturated fat 0.069g 3.67g 16%
Carbs 5.2g 53.75g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.037mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 6.032g 15%
Potassium 533mg 919mg 11%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.496mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.034mg 10%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Phosphorus 59mg 92mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.286mg 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.052mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.