Bamboo shoots vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bamboo shoots and Asparagus?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 35% more.
- Bamboo shoots have 3 times more Potassium than Asparagus. While Bamboo shoots have 533mg of Potassium, Asparagus has only 202mg.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Asparagus, raw types 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 | +163.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +328% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +187.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +163.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3680% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +642.9% |
| 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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.2% |
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Water
~93.22g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 27kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 5.2g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 533mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 3g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.