Olives vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Olives 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
olives
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and bamboo shoot:
- Bamboo shoot has 43.6 times less saturated fat than olive.
- Bamboo shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 91% less calories than olive - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and olive has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 3:19:78 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 42% |
| Fat | 78% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot and olives contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has 60% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and olives contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and olive has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 43.6 times less saturated fat than olive - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and olive has 2.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Olive has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Olives and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olives | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 633% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and olive has 88mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and olive has 6.3mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 65 times more potassium than olive - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and olive has 8mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Olives | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.055 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.684 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: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or olives contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 90% less calories than olive - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and olive has 116 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or olives better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and olives contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and olive has 0.84g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or olives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and olives contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and olive has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or olives contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 630% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and olive has 88mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or olives contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and olive has 6.3mg of iron.
Does bamboo shoot or olives contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 65 times more potassium than olive - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and olive has 8mg of potassium.