Oatmeal vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and oatmeal are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 20.7 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 97% less calories than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to bamboo shoot for fat. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 42% |
| Fat | 15% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 98% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 880% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oatmeal and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 946% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 20.7 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Oatmeal has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Oatmeal | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 333% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and oatmeal are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 52% more potassium than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or oatmeal better for protein?
Oatmeal is a fantastic source of protein and it has 950% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does bamboo shoot or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and oatmeal are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 50% more potassium than oatmeal - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.