Bamboo Shoots vs Cauliflower – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

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

Why?

Both are great! But…

In terms of macros, bamboo has slightly more fiber, carbs, and protein, giving it a slender first-round victory.

In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and E, while cauliflower has more of vitamins B5, B9, C, and K, yielding a modest but clear 6:4 win to bamboo here.

Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while cauliflower has more calcium and magnesium, so it’s a 7:2 win for bamboo here.

In other considerations, cauliflower is a good source of sulforaphane, so that’s a point in its favor.

Still, 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 🙂
• Broccoli Sprouts & Sulforaphane ← this article talks mostly about broccoli sprouts rather than cauliflower sprouts, but sprouts of any cultivar of Brassica oleracea (e.g. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, etc) are great for sulforaphane

Enjoy!