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Bamboo shoot vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bamboo shoot and Russet potato

  • Bamboo shoot has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin E , however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Bamboo shoot has 14 times more Vitamin E than Russet potato. Bamboo shoot has 1mg of Vitamin E , while Russet potato has 0.07mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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.
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Equal in Potassium - 550
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Equal in Potassium - 550

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +312.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +312.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 2.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%

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 Russet 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 shoot Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2.6g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 5.2g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 27kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 3g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 13mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.5mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 3mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 59mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 533mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 4mg 14mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 0.35mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg 0.107mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 0.228mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 10IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.067mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.048mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 7µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.027mg
Threonine 0.086mg 0.086mg
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.085mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg 0.125mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.03mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.106mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.003g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.054g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.