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Bamboo shoots vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bamboo shoots and red potato

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin E, yet red potato is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 13 times more vitamin E than red potato. Bamboo shoots contain 1mg of vitamin E, while red potato contains 0.08mg.
  • Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than red potato.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
~equal in Potassium ~545mg
~equal in Copper ~0.174mg

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 42% 0.33% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~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% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%

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
37% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%

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 Red potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 shoots Red potato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4mg 12.6mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.072mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.4mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.595mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.08mg 6%
Starch 15.15g 6%
Folate 7µg 27µg 5%
Carbs 5.2g 19.59g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.341mg 4%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.173mg 4%
Choline 0mg 18.9mg 3%
Calories 27kcal 89kcal 3%
Iron 0.5mg 0.7mg 3%
Copper 0.19mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg 2%
Phosphorus 59mg 72mg 2%
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.212mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.043g 1%
Fructose 0.44g 1%
Protein 2.6g 2.3g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 3g 17.79g N/A
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 533mg 545mg 0%
Sugar 3g 1.43g N/A
Sodium 4mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0.026g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.002g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.075mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.074mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.12mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.091mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Red potato
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
16%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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