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Meatball vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Bamboo shoot different?

  • Meatball is higher than Bamboo shoot in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 66% more than Bamboo shoot.
  • Bamboo shoot is lower in Sodium.

Meatballs, meatless 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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
3
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +332%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +271.6%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
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 +92.3%
Contains more Iron +332%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +271.6%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
3
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 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 E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Protein +707.7%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Water +56.9%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +707.7%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Water +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3382.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 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 +31157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3382.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3g Meatball
Protein 21g 2.6g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.3g Meatball
Carbs 8g 5.2g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 27kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 3g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 2.2g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 13mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 0.5mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 59mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 550mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.8mg 1.1mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.19mg Meatball
Manganese 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.07mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.6mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.161mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 78µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.007g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.134g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.356g)
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 ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.