Bamboo Shoots vs Onion – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing bamboo shoots to onions, we picked the bamboo.
Why?
In terms of macros, bamboo has more protein and fiber, while onion has more carbs, meaning that so far as round 1 goes, bamboo shoots… and scores!
In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and E, while onion has more of vitamins B9, C, and K, giving bamboo an 8:3 win here.
Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while onion has more calcium and magnesium—another win for bamboo, 7:2 this time.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for bamboo shoots, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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