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Potato wedges vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Bamboo shoot?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Zinc.
  • Potato wedges have 207 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Bamboo shoot. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Bamboo shoot has 0.007g.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sugar.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%

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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +390.4%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +390.4%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20628.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20628.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.6g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 5.2g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 27kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 15mg 13mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.5mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 59mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 49mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.37mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 11.2mg 4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.6mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.24mg Potato wedges
Folate 7µg Bamboo shoot
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 0.55g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.007g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.