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Minestrone vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Minestrone and Bamboo shoot?

  • Minestrone is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Bamboo shoot's daily need coverage for Copper is 15% higher.
  • Minestrone has 64 times more Sodium than Bamboo shoot. Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, while Bamboo shoot has 4mg.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Bamboo shoots, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4750%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 A +4750%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +246.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Equal in Water - 91
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 Fats +246.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 3g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 1.04g 0.3g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 5.2g Bamboo shoot
Calories 34kcal 27kcal Minestrone
Sugar 3g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 14mg 13mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.5mg Bamboo shoot
Magnesium 3mg 3mg
Phosphorus 23mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 130mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 254mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.31mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.051mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.152mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 970IU 20IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 1µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 15µg 7µg Minestrone
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.043mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.098mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.076mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.018mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.074mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.03mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.007g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.134g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.