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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Bamboo shoot

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Bamboo shoot is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 109% more than Bamboo shoot.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bamboo shoot. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Bamboo shoot has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
4
:
5
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +738.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Equal in Potassium - 533
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Bamboo shoot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +738.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +180.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Equal in Potassium - 533
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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.
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
4
:
5
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Bamboo shoot
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 +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
2
:
2
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91
Vine spinach (basella)
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Bamboo shoot
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 91

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 3.4g 5.2g Bamboo shoot
Calories 19kcal 27kcal Bamboo shoot
Sugar 3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 109mg 13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 510mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 24mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 0.43mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.107mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.735mg 0.262mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin A 8000IU 20IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 102mg 4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.24mg
Folate 140µg 7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.101mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.086mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.019mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.065mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.039mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Bamboo shoot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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.

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.