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Bamboo shoots vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bamboo shoots and ricotta

  • Bamboo shoots have more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, ricotta has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
  • Bamboo shoots have 12 times more vitamin B1 than ricotta. Bamboo shoots have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while ricotta has 0.013mg.
  • Bamboo shoots are lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.6%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +804.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1492.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.16mg

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4226.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51714.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.069g 8.295g 37%
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg 25%
Fats 0.3g 12.98g 20%
Calcium 13mg 207mg 19%
Copper 0.19mg 0.021mg 19%
Protein 2.6g 11.26g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.043mg 15%
Phosphorus 59mg 158mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 120µg 13%
Potassium 533mg 105mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.013mg 11%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.006mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.195mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 3.627g 9%
Calories 27kcal 174kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.104mg 3%
Choline 0mg 17.5mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 0.38mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.385g 2%
Magnesium 3mg 11mg 2%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Carbs 5.2g 3.04g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.213mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 3g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.