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Sweet onion vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet onion and Bamboo shoot

  • The amount of Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Fiber in Bamboo shoot is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily Copper needs 15% more than Sweet onion.
  • Bamboo shoot has 3 times less Folate than Sweet onion. Sweet onion has 23µg of Folate, while Bamboo shoot has 7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, sweet, 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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
2
:
8
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +347.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +746.2%
Contains more Copper +239.3%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
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 +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +347.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +746.2%
Contains more Copper +239.3%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
3
:
8
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
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 C +20%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
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3
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Contains more Protein +225%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 91
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 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 +45.2%
Contains more Protein +225%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 91

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 3g Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.08g 0.3g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 7.55g 5.2g Sweet onion
Calories 32kcal 27kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g 3g Bamboo shoot
Fiber 0.9g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 20mg 13mg Sweet onion
Iron 0.26mg 0.5mg Bamboo shoot
Magnesium 9mg 3mg Sweet onion
Phosphorus 27mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 119mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 8mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.13mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.056mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.076mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 1IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 23µg 7µg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Sweet onion
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.033mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.009mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.02mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.011mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion 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
7%
Sweet onion
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.