Bamboo Shoots vs Tomato – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing bamboo shoots to tomato, we picked the bamboo.
Why?
Both are great! But…
In terms of macros, bamboo has 2x the fiber, 3x the protein, and slightly more carbs, winning in this category.
In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, E, while tomato has more of vitamins A, B9, and C, yielding a 7:3 win to bamboo.
Looking at minerals, bamboo has more calcium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while tomatoes have more magnesium, making this round an 8:1 win for bamboo.
In other considerations, tomatoes are famously a good source of lycopene, which is one point in their 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?
You might like:
- Don’t Be Bamboozled By Bamboo! ← including how to eat bamboo, for those unfamiliar with such, as we have been asked about it 🙂
- Lycopene’s Benefits For The Gut, Heart, Brain, & More
Enjoy!
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