Bamboo shoots vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bamboo shoots and agave nectar different?
- Bamboo shoots are richer in copper, potassium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and fiber, while agave nectar is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Bamboo shoots cover your daily need for copper, 20% more than agave nectar.
- Bamboo shoots contain 133 times more potassium than agave nectar. Bamboo shoots contain 533mg of potassium, while agave nectar contains 4mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a higher glycemic index (32) than agave nectar (13).
Bamboo shoots, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2011.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
| 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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2788.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1368.7% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 76.37g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.009mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 310kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.2g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 0.09g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.689mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.98mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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.