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Bamboo shoots vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bamboo shoots and spread different?

  • Bamboo shoots are higher in potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 47% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 11 times more fiber than spread. While bamboo shoots contain 2.2g of fiber, spread contains only 0.2g.
  • Bamboo shoots have less saturated fat.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than bamboo shoots (32).

Bamboo shoots, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +907.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1112.5%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~59mg

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%
Spread
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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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more WaterWater +51%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more OtherOther +208.9%

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
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108242.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1814.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Spread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Sodium 4mg 1013mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.069g 5.977g 27%
Fats 0.3g 17.34g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 7.584g 19%
Selenium 0.8µg 9.7µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.565g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg 13%
Potassium 533mg 110mg 12%
Choline 0mg 62.3mg 11%
Protein 2.6g 7.66g 10%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.026mg 10%
Calories 27kcal 235kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.12mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0.2g 8%
Copper 0.19mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.73mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.74mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.134mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Carbs 5.2g 11.94g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.172mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.02mg 1%
Net carbs 3g 11.74g N/A
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 3g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 59mg 59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.908g)
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.