Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Bamboo Shoots VS Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Bamboo Shoots	31%	8%	61%
Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Bamboo Shoots	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.7% 107kcal	2.6% 75.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.23% 1.2g	0.74% 0.71g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.86% 0.27g	0.17% 0.056g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.96% 0.079g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.66% 0.45g	1.82% 0.31g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	16% 20.6g	13% 17g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	16.4% 12g	10.7% 7.74g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	23% 8.73g	21% 7.94g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	18.4% 10.3g	5.95% 3.33g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Bamboo Shoots	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	2.65% 24μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	49.6% 0.6mg	17% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	21.4% 0.28mg	16% 0.21mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	15% 2.4mg	6.95% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.8% 0.64mg	15.3% 0.77mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	73.3% 0.95mg	12.5% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.95% 27.8μg	50.6% 202μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	17.6% 16mg	146% 131mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	26.5% 3.97mg	3.7% 0.56mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	16% 19μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Bamboo Shoots	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.16% 51.6mg	3.57% 35.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	83.8% 0.75mg	14.6% 0.13mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	25% 2mg	19% 1.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.83% 12mg	15% 63.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	45.2% 1.04mg	15% 0.34mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	33.5% 234mg	20.4% 143mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	62.2% 2115mg	37.2% 1266mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	1.44% 0.79μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	39.7% 4.37mg	27.8% 3.06mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.76% 361g	10% 373g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Bamboo Shoots VS Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Bamboo Shoots versus 14 oz of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots vs Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods:

• 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots have 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 5.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 7.1 times more Vitamin E than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods contain 7.3 times more Vitamin B9, 8.3 times more Vitamin C and more Vitamin K than Raw Bamboo Shoots.
• Both Bamboo Shoots and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin K
• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Bamboo Shoots as well as Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Bamboo Shoots vs Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods:

• 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots have 5.8 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Iron, 3 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods contain 5.3 times more Magnesium than Raw Bamboo Shoots.
• Both Bamboo Shoots and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods contain similar levels of Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• Both Raw Bamboo Shoots as well as Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Bamboo Shoots have 1.2 times more Carbohydrate, 1.5 times more Sugars and 3.1 times more Protein than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• Both Bamboo Shoots and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods offer comparable quantities of Fiber per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Bamboo Shoots as well as Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 14 ounces.