Bamboo Shoot vs. Ginger Root

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Ginger Root


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 ginger root (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and ginger root:

  • Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium.
  • Bamboo shoot has 10.6 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
  • Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root.
  • Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bamboo shoot and ginger root is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for ginger root, 8:83:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bamboo Shoot Ginger Root
Protein 44% 8%
Carbohydrates 44% 83%
Fat 13% 8%
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carbohydrates

Bamboo shoot has 10.6 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Ginger root has 100% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Ginger root has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Ginger root and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Ginger root and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Bamboo Shoot Ginger Root
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.025 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 0.3 MG 0.75 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.066 MG 0.203 MG
Vitamin B6 0.098 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 2 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 28% more potassium than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.

Bamboo Shoot Ginger Root
alpha linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.034 G
Total 0.015 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Bamboo Shoot Ginger Root
linoleic acid 0.083 G 0.12 G
Total 0.083 G 0.12 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Bamboo Shoot or Ginger Root .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or ginger root better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 10.6 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

Does bamboo shoot or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 30% more potassium than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.