Bamboo Shoots vs Zucchini – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing bamboo shoots to zucchini, we picked the bamboo.
Why?
Both have their merits! But…
In terms of macros, bamboo has more than 2x the fiber for slightly more carbs and more than 2x the protein, scoring an easy first round win.
In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B3, B6, and E, while zucchini has more of vitamins B2, B5, B9, and C, tying 4:4 here.
Looking at minerals, bamboo has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while zucchini has more calcium and iron, netting bamboo a 7:2 victory in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for bamboo, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
Want to learn more?
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Don’t Be Bamboozled By Bamboo! ← for how to prepare it, plus some of the special properties of bamboo’s fiber content
Enjoy!
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