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Bamboo shoots vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bamboo shoots and Taro

  • Bamboo shoots are richer in Zinc, yet Taro is richer in Vitamin E, Fiber, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 5 times more Zinc than Taro. Bamboo shoots contain 1.1mg of Zinc, while Taro contains 0.23mg.

Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Taro, raw.

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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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg
~equal in Copper ~0.172mg

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%
Taro
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.6mg
~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +408.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Taro Opinion
Calories 27kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 2.6g 1.5g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 4mg 4.5mg Taro
Net carbs 3g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 5.2g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 3mg 33mg Taro
Calcium 13mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 533mg 591mg Taro
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg Taro
Sugar 3g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.2g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.19mg 0.172mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.1mg 0.23mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 4mg 11mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 20IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 1mg 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.262mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.095mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.025mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.6mg
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Folate 7µg 22µg Taro
Choline 0mg 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.083g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.023mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg 0.069mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.054mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg 0.111mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg 0.067mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg 0.02mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.082mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg 0.082mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg 0.034mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Taro
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
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.