Zucchini vs Bamboo shoot - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Bamboo shoot
- Zucchini has more Vitamin C, however Bamboo shoot is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
- Zucchini covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Bamboo shoot.
- Zucchini has 6 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoot. While Zucchini has 18mg of Magnesium, Bamboo shoot has only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Iron
+35.1%
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Phosphorus
+55.3%
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Potassium
+104.2%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+243.8%
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Copper
+258.5%
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Iron
+35.1%
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Phosphorus
+55.3%
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Potassium
+104.2%
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-50%
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Zinc
+243.8%
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Copper
+258.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+900%
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Vitamin C
+347.5%
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Vitamin B2
+34.3%
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Vitamin B5
+26.7%
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Folate
+242.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+733.3%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+33%
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Vitamin B6
+47.2%
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Vitamin A
+900%
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Vitamin C
+347.5%
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Vitamin B2
+34.3%
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Vitamin B5
+26.7%
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Folate
+242.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+733.3%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+33%
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Vitamin B6
+47.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+114.9%
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Carbs
+67.2%
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Other
+57.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
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0.57 g
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2.6 g
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0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
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0.9 g
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Protein
+114.9%
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Carbs
+67.2%
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+57.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57.1%
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57.1%
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 2.11g | 3g |
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Protein | 1.21g | 2.6g |
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Fats | 0.32g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 3.11g | 5.2g |
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Calories | 17kcal | 27kcal |
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Fructose | 1.38g |
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Sugar | 2.5g | 3g |
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Fiber | 1g | 2.2g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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Iron | 0.37mg | 0.5mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg |
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Phosphorus | 38mg | 59mg |
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Potassium | 261mg | 533mg |
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Sodium | 8mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.1mg |
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Copper | 0.053mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin A | 200IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.161mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.24mg |
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Folate | 24µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.027mg |
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Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.086mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.088mg |
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Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.14mg |
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Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.134mg |
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Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.03mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.09mg |
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Valine | 0.054mg | 0.106mg |
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Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.042mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.069g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.007g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.134g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?

Bamboo shoot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.