Bamboo Shoots vs Red Cabbage – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing bamboo to red cabbage, we picked the bamboo.

Why?

Both have their merits!

In terms of macros, bamboo has slightly more fiber and protein, while red cabbage has slightly more carbs; the numbers are close though, so we could call this round a tie if not a small nominal win for bamboo.

In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B7, and E, while red cabbage has more of vitamins A, B9, C, and K, yielding a modest 5:4 win to bamboo here.

Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while red cabbage has more calcium, iron, and magnesium, making this one a 6:3 win for bamboo.

In other considerations, red cabbage is higher in polyphenols, so that’s a point in its favor.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for bamboo, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

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Don’t Be Bamboozled By Bamboo! ← including how to eat bamboo, for those unfamiliar with such, as we have been asked about it 🙂

Enjoy!