Apple vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Cooked Bamboo Shoot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and bamboo shoot:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Bamboo shoot has 3.7 times less calories than apple.
- Bamboo shoot has 8 times less carbohydrates than apple.
- Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 3.7 times less calories than apple - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 42% |
| Fat | 3% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 8 times less carbohydrates than apple - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and apple contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and apple are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apple and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both apple and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Apple | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and apple contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 398% more potassium than apple - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.083 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 3.7 times less calories than apple - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or apple better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and apple contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 8 times fewer carbohydrates than apple - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or apple contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than apple - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.