Nopales vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Nopales and Bamboo shoots different?
- Nopales are higher in Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Bamboo shoots are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Bamboo shoots is 15% higher.
- Nopales contain 17 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoots. While Nopales contain 52mg of Magnesium, Bamboo shoots contain only 3mg.
Nopales, raw and Bamboo shoots, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1161.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2185% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
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Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +157.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 5.2g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 533mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 1.15g | 3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.2g | |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 59mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.088mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.14mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.09mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.106mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.042mg |
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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
10%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 ($)
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.