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Croissant vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and bamboo shoots

  • Croissant is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, yet bamboo shoots are higher in vitamin B6.
  • Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than bamboo shoots.
  • The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter 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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
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 +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more IronIron +306%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2737.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 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 +215.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +292.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78828.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +716.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Bamboo shoots DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.069g 53%
Selenium 22.7µg 0.8µg 40%
Fats 21g 0.3g 32%
Vitamin A 206µg 1µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Sodium 467mg 4mg 20%
Folate 88µg 7µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.15mg 20%
Calories 406kcal 27kcal 19%
Iron 2.03mg 0.5mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.007g 14%
Carbs 45.8g 5.2g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.161mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.07mg 13%
Copper 0.08mg 0.19mg 12%
Potassium 118mg 533mg 12%
Protein 8.2g 2.6g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.6mg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 59mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 0mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.134g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 3mg 3%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.262mg 3%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.1mg 3%
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g 2%
Calcium 37mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 3g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.14mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.03mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.09mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.106mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.042mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Bamboo shoots
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
35%
Croissant
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoots - 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.