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Taffy (candy) vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taffy (candy) and Bamboo shoot different?

  • Bamboo shoot is higher than Taffy (candy) in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily need of Copper 21% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 30 times more Saturated Fat than Bamboo shoot. Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Bamboo shoot contains 0.069g.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Bamboo shoots, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
0
:
10
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5800%
Contains more Potassium +17666.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5800%
Contains more Potassium +17666.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
3
:
9
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 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 A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
3
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +1660.8%
Contains more Protein +8566.7%
Contains more Water +1776.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +1660.8%
Contains more Protein +8566.7%
Contains more Water +1776.3%
Contains more Other +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
1
:
2
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11871.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Taffy (candy)
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11871.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 3g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 3.33g 0.3g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 5.2g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 27kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 3g Bamboo shoot
Fiber 0g 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 8mg 13mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 0.01mg 0.5mg Bamboo shoot
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Bamboo shoot
Phosphorus 1mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 3mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 52mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.21mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 100IU 20IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 0µg 7µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
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
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Bamboo shoot
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.007g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.134g Bamboo shoot
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.