Bamboo shoots vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bamboo shoots and lettuce different?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 148% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 7 times more copper than lettuce. While bamboo shoots contain 0.19mg of copper, lettuce contains only 0.029mg.
Bamboo shoots, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +555.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72% |
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 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
| 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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
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Water
~94.98g
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.029mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 194mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Folate | 7µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 9.2mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.36g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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