Bamboo shoots vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bamboo shoots and yardlong beans?
- Bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet yardlong beans is richer in vitamin C, folate, magnesium, vitamin A, and iron.
- Bamboo shoots' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Bamboo shoots have 4 times more copper than yardlong beans. Bamboo shoots have 0.19mg of copper, while yardlong beans has 0.047mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than yardlong beans.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +83.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +542.9% |
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:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.5% |
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Protein
~2.53g
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Water
~87.47g
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +219% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.6% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.024mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.047mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 16.2mg | 14% |
| Folate | 7µg | 45µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 290mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.201mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 9.18g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.53g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 9.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.082mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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.