Bamboo shoots vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bamboo shoots and Water chestnuts
- Bamboo shoots are richer in Iron, and Zinc, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Water chestnuts is 15% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 8 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Bamboo shoots contain 0.5mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts contain 0.06mg.
Food types used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +733.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 27kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4mg | |
| Net carbs | 3g | 20.94g |
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| Carbs | 5.2g | 23.94g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 533mg | 584mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 3g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.326mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 63mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.043g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.088mg |
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| Leucine | 0.14mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.03mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg |
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| Valine | 0.106mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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.