Black Pepper vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper 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
black pepper
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and black pepper are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 26.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 96% less calories than black pepper - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 42% |
| Fat | 12% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 98% less carbohydrates than black pepper - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 579% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 26.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 149% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than black pepper - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or black pepper better for protein?
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 580% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does bamboo shoot or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 150% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.