Bamboo Shoot vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Chives
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
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and chives:
- Both bamboo shoot and chives are high in potassium.
- Chive has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and chives contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 50% |
| Fat | 16% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and chives are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chive has 114% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and chives are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chives and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 667% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 567% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and chives are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 80% more potassium than chive - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bamboo Shoot | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.252 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 Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and chives contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or chives better for protein?
Chive has 110% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and chives are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does bamboo shoot or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 670% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or chives contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and chives are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 80% more potassium than chive - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.