Bamboo Shoots vs Broccoli – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing bamboo shoots to broccoli, we picked the broccoli.

Why?

Bamboo shoots, but broccoli scores! That said, it was closer in some areas than one might expect:

In terms of macros, broccoli has slightly more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning modestly in this first category.

In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B6, and E, while broccoli has more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B5, B9, C, and K, winning more convincingly in this round.

Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, manganese, potassium, and zinc, while broccoli has more calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium, winning very marginally this time.

In other considerations, broccoli has more polyphenols, and also has sulforaphane (see the “learn more” section below for details), so that’s another point in its favor.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for broccoli, 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 🙂
• Broccoli Sprouts & Sulforaphane

Enjoy!