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Falafel vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Bamboo shoot

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 37% higher.
  • Falafel contains 74 times more Sodium than Bamboo shoot. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Bamboo shoot contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Falafel
Falafel
9
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +584%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Potassium - 533
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Bamboo shoot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +584%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Potassium - 533

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.
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
6
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Bamboo shoot
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 B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Protein +411.9%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Water +162.9%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Bamboo shoot
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 +411.9%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.3%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Water +162.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3004.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3004.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.6g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.2g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 27kcal Falafel
Sugar 3g Falafel
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 54mg 13mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.5mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 3mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 59mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 533mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.19mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.262mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.8µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.07mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.161mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 93µg 7µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.027mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.086mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.088mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.14mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.134mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.03mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.09mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.106mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.042mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.007g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.134g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.