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Amaranth leaves vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Bamboo shoot different?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Amaranth leaves is 950% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 146 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bamboo shoot. While Amaranth leaves contain 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, Bamboo shoot contains only 1µg.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Bamboo shoots, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
6
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4
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +1553.8%
Contains more Iron +364%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +237.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Bamboo shoot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1553.8%
Contains more Iron +364%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +237.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +17.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
6
:
4
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin A +14485%
Contains more Vitamin C +982.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14485%
Contains more Vitamin C +982.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
3
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2
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Bamboo shoot
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
2
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth leaves Bamboo shoot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 5.2g Bamboo shoot
Calories 23kcal 27kcal Bamboo shoot
Sugar 3g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 215mg 13mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.5mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 3mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 611mg 533mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.9mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.162mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.885mg 0.262mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 20IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 1µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 43.3mg 4mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.07mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.6mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 85µg 7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.086mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.088mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.14mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.036mg 0.03mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.09mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.106mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.042mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.007g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.134g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
278%
Amaranth leaves
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.