Crouton vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and bamboo shoots different?
- Crouton is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber, while bamboo shoots are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 67% more than bamboo shoots.
- Crouton contains 175 times more sodium than bamboo shoots. Crouton contains 698mg of sodium, while bamboo shoots contain 4mg.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than bamboo shoots (32).
Croutons, plain and Bamboo shoots, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +716% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +329.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +315.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +806.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +823.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +357.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1313.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1554.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | +43600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +850% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 0.8µg | 67% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.5mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Folate | 132µg | 7µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.6mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 4mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 5.2g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 2.6g | 19% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 27kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 533mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.2g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.262mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 0.3g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.134g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.007g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.069g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.