Bamboo Shoot vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bamboo shoot
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and chili pepper:
- Both bamboo shoot and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Bamboo shoot has 73% less calories than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 73% less calories than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 79% |
| Fat | 16% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 50% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bamboo shoot and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 400% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and chili pepper are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 57% more potassium than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.104 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: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or chili pepper better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 5.2 times fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and chili pepper are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 60% more potassium than chili pepper - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.