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Lotus root vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Bamboo shoots

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Bamboo shoots are richer in Zinc.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 44% more than Bamboo shoots.
  • Bamboo shoots have 8 times less Magnesium than Lotus root. Lotus root has 23mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoots have 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, 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% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
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 +246.2%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Potassium ~533mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.262mg

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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 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 CarbsCarbs +231.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
~equal in Protein ~2.6g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 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 -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +570%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Bamboo shoots Opinion
Calories 74kcal 27kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.6g
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 44mg 4mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 3g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 5.2g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 13mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 533mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.5mg Lotus root
Sugar 3g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.19mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 100mg 59mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 4mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.261mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.15mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.161mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.24mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 7µg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.069g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.007g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.134g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.027mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.051mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.069mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.094mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.022mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.055mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.038mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root 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
26%
Lotus root
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.