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Seaweed vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Bamboo shoots

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Bamboo shoots has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Bamboo shoots contain 58 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Bamboo shoots contain 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 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 +3933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1192.3%
Contains more IronIron +470%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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.
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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 FatsFats +86.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84%
Contains more OtherOther +634.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Seaweed Bamboo shoots
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Bamboo shoots Opinion
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 2.6g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.56g 0.3g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 4mg Bamboo shoots
Net carbs 8.27g 3g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 5.2g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 3mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 13mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 533mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 2.85mg 0.5mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 3g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Bamboo shoots
Copper 0.13mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 1.23mg 1.1mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 59mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 233mg 4mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 116IU 20IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.2mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.07mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.161mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 66µg 0µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 7µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 0mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.069g Bamboo shoots
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.007g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.134g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.083mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.082mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.025mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.072mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.024mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoots
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
34%
Seaweed
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.