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Lambsquarters vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Bamboo shoot

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Bamboo shoot is richer in Zinc.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 84% more than Bamboo shoot.
  • Bamboo shoot has 580 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bamboo shoot has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Bamboo shoots, raw.

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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 Calcium +2276.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2276.9%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +57900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +57900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 91
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 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 Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 2.6g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 5.2g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 13mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.5mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 3mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 59mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 43mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.44mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.293mg 0.19mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.262mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 20IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 80mg 4mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.15mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.6mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.24mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 7µg Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.086mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.088mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.14mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.134mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.03mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.106mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.069g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.007g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.134g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
101%
Lambsquarters
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - 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.