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Bamboo shoots vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and sweet and sour?

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet sweet, and sour is richer in manganese.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for manganese is 22% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots have 100 times more vitamin E than sweet and sour. Bamboo shoots have 1mg of vitamin E, while sweet, and sour has 0.01mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less sodium.
  • Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than sweet and sour.

We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +438.4%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +742.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.5%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +863%
Contains more FatsFats +1400%
Contains more WaterWater +51%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bamboo shoots Sweet and sour
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Manganese 0.262mg 0.761mg 22%
Sodium 4mg 371mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.053mg 14%
Potassium 533mg 99mg 13%
Copper 0.19mg 0.079mg 12%
Carbs 5.2g 38.22g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.048mg 9%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.09mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0.1g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg 7%
Phosphorus 59mg 7mg 7%
Calories 27kcal 150kcal 6%
Protein 2.6g 0.27g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 8.7mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.019mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.187mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0g 1%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.093mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 3g 38.12g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 3g 18.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0g 0%
Choline 0mg 2.4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.