Bamboo shoots vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bamboo shoots and green beans different?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, green beans are richer in vitamin K, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for green beans is 40% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 4 times more zinc than green beans. While bamboo shoots contain 1.1mg of zinc, green beans contain only 0.25mg.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index (20) than bamboo shoots (32).
Bamboo shoots, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +371.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.5% |
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Fats
~0.28g
~equal in
Water
~89.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.064g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.145g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 47.9µg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.056mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Folate | 7µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 9.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.46mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 16.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 7.88g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
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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
13%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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