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Brussels sprout vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Bamboo shoot

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, and Fiber, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 148% higher.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Bamboo shoots, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.1%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
33% 3% 64%
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 -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +228.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114079.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout Bamboo shoot
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Bamboo shoot Opinion
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 2.6g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 85mg 4mg Brussels sprout
Net carbs 5.15g 3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 5.2g Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 13mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 1.4mg 0.5mg Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 3g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.42mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Phosphorus 69mg 59mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 754IU 20IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.337mg 0.262mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.8µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.6mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.161mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin K 177µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 7µg Brussels sprout
Choline 19.1mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.069g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.007g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.134g Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.027mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.086mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.088mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.14mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.134mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.03mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.106mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.042mg Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Bamboo shoot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
76%
Brussels sprout
13%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.