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Bamboo shoot vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bamboo shoot and Zucchini

  • Bamboo shoot has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , however, Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Zucchini covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Bamboo shoot.
  • Bamboo shoot has 8 times more Vitamin E than Zucchini. While Bamboo shoot has 1mg of Vitamin E , Zucchini has only 0.12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bamboo shoots, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 Iron +35.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.11g Bamboo shoot
Protein 2.6g 1.21g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 5.2g 3.11g Bamboo shoot
Calories 27kcal 17kcal Bamboo shoot
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 3g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 2.2g 1g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 13mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 0.5mg 0.37mg Bamboo shoot
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 59mg 38mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 533mg 261mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 8mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.1mg 0.32mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg 0.053mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 0.177mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 1mg 0.12mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.045mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.451mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.163mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.01mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg 0.029mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.044mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg 0.071mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg 0.067mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg 0.018mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.043mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg 0.054mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.042mg 0.026mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.084g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.091g Bamboo shoot
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Bamboo shoot
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot 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 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 shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.