Bamboo Shoots vs Green Beans – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing bamboo shoots to green beans, we picked the beans.
Why?
It was close!
In terms of macros, bamboo has slightly more protein and green beans have slightly more fiber, which not only balances but also there’s not much between them in either case, so all things considered, we’re calling this first round a tie.
In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, and E, while green beans have more of vitamins A, B2, B7, B9, C, and K, winning marginally in this second round.
Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while green beans have more calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese, tying 4:4 here.
In other considerations, green beans have more polyphenols, so that’s an extra point in their favor.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for green beans, but as we say, it was close, so by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
Want to learn more?
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