Bamboo Shoots vs Cabbage – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing bamboo to cabbage, we picked the bamboo.
Why?
Bamboo shoots… And scores!
In terms of macros, bamboo has 2x the protein for the same fiber and carbs; an easy first-round win for bamboo.
In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and E, while cabbage has more of vitamins A, B5, B9, C, and K, for a 5:5 tie in this round.
Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while cabbage has more calcium and magnesium, adding up to a tidy 7:2 win for bamboo here.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for bamboo, but by all means 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!
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