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

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The main differences between Bamboo shoots and Sweet potato

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Zinc, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 3 times more Zinc than Sweet potato. Bamboo shoots contain 1.1mg of Zinc, while Sweet potato contains 0.32mg.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.3%
Contains more IronIron +38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~54mg

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% 1.2% 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 65% 1153% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +390%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95990%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.6%

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 potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Sweet potato Opinion
Calories 27kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Protein 2.6g 2.01g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Net carbs 3g 17.41g Sweet potato
Carbs 5.2g 20.71g Sweet potato
Magnesium 3mg 27mg Sweet potato
Calcium 13mg 38mg Sweet potato
Potassium 533mg 475mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Sugar 3g 6.48g Bamboo shoots
Fiber 2.2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Copper 0.19mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.32mg Bamboo shoots
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Phosphorus 59mg 54mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 36mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 1mg 0.71mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.107mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Sweet potato
Folate 7µg 6µg Bamboo shoots
Choline 0mg 13.1mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Bamboo shoots
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.092g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.118mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.084mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.106mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.039mg Bamboo shoots
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Sweet 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
111%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.