Strawberries vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries 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
strawberries
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and bamboo shoot:
- Bamboo shoot has 4 times less carbohydrates than strawberry.
- Bamboo shoot has 66% less calories than strawberry.
- Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 66% less calories than strawberry - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 42% |
| Fat | 8% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 4 times less carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 100% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and bamboo shoot are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both strawberries and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Strawberries | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 248% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or bamboo shoot contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than strawberry - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
Is strawberries or bamboo shoot better for protein?
Strawberries and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Does strawberries or bamboo shoot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 4 times fewer carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
Does strawberries or bamboo shoot contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.