Beetroot vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and bamboo shoots?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, yet bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 26% higher.
- Beetroot has 8 times more magnesium than bamboo shoots. Beetroot has 23mg of magnesium, while bamboo shoots have 3mg.
- Bamboo shoots contain less sugar.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Bamboo shoots, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1457.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
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Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.24mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 533mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 5.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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
12%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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