Sweet potato vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sweet potato and Bamboo shoots
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Bamboo shoots are richer in Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +95990% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +449.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 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 | -24.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 5.2g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 533mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 3g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.1mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 59mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.088mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.14mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.09mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.106mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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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
111%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.