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Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) and Bamboo shoot?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bamboo shoot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 14 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoot. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 42mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoot has 3mg.

We used Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Bamboo shoots, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
4
:
5
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Iron +96%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Sodium - 4
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
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 +238.5%
Contains more Iron +96%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
5
:
5
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 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 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
1
:
4
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Carbs +76.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Water - 91
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 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 Carbs +76.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
2
:
1
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Bamboo shoot
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 9.18g 3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 2.53g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 9.18g 5.2g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 47kcal 27kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sugar 3g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 44mg 13mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.98mg 0.5mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 42mg 3mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 57mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 290mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.36mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.047mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.201mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 1.5µg 0.8µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 450IU 20IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 16.2mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.07mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.6mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 45µg 7µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.027mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg 0.086mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.088mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg 0.14mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg 0.134mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.03mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg 0.106mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg 0.042mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.069g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.007g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) 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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.