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Parsnip vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Bamboo shoot

  • Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsnip is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 10 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoot. Parsnip contains 29mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoot contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
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 +176.9%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
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 +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
2
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Carbs +246%
Contains more Protein +116.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 0.9
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +246%
Contains more Protein +116.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Bamboo shoot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Parsnip Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 17.99g 5.2g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 27kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 3g Bamboo shoot
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 13mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.5mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 3mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 59mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 10mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.59mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.12mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.56mg 0.262mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 4mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.161mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 67µg 7µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Parsnip
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 0.05g 0.069g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.007g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
25%
Parsnip
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.