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, vitamin A, and manganese; however, bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for copper for bamboo shoots is 15% higher.
- Nopales contain 23 times more vitamin A than bamboo shoots. While nopales contain 457IU of vitamin A, bamboo shoots contain only 20IU.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index (7) than bamboo shoots (32).
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 | +2200% |
| 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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| Calcium | 164mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.24mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 533mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.262mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 5.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.2g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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
8%
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.