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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bamboo shoot and chives 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 Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to chives for carbs. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bamboo Shoot Chives
Protein 44% 36%
Carbohydrates 44% 47%
Fat 13% 17%
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

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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

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

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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.