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Edamame vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edamame and Bamboo shoots different?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Choline, while Bamboo shoots are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 76% more than Bamboo shoots.

Edamame, frozen, prepared and Bamboo shoots, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.6%
Contains more IronIron +354%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1390%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +358.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1633.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18214.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1509%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Bamboo shoots
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Bamboo shoots Opinion
Calories 121kcal 27kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 2.6g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.3g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 4mg Edamame
Net carbs 3.71g 3g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 5.2g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 3mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 13mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 533mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 2.27mg 0.5mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 3g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 2.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.19mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 1.1mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 59mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 4mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 298IU 20IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 1.024mg 0.262mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.15mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.07mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.6mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.161mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 26.7µg 0µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 7µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Bamboo shoots
Choline 56.3mg 0mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.069g Bamboo shoots
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.007g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.134g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.027mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.086mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.088mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.14mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.134mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.03mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.09mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.106mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.042mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Bamboo shoots
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
41%
Edamame
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.