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Chinese cuisine vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Bamboo shoot different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Bamboo shoot is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 43% higher.
  • Bamboo shoot has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Bamboo shoots, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +737.5%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +737.5%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%

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 A +6210%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +6210%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.3%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Contains more Water +15.5%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Protein +172.3%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Contains more Water +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 3g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 2.6g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 5.2g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 27kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 3g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 22mg 13mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.5mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 3mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 59mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 409mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.147mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 6.7µg 0.8µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 20IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 4mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 45µg 7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.027mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.086mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.088mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.14mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.134mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.03mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.09mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.106mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.042mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Bamboo shoot
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.007g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.134g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Bamboo shoot
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.