Honey vs. Bamboo Shoot

Nutrition comparison of Honey 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 honey versus cooked bamboo shoot (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and bamboo shoot:

  • Bamboo shoot has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
  • Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honey and bamboo shoot 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: Honey (Honey) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honey is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 96% less calories than honey - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honey is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honey Bamboo Shoot
Protein ~ 42%
Carbohydrates 100% 42%
Fat ~ 16%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honey is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 98% less carbohydrates than honey - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honey comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Bamboo shoot has 400% more dietary fiber than honey - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Honey is high in sugar and bamboo shoot has less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Bamboo shoot and honey contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and honey are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Honey and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Bamboo shoot has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both honey and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Honey Bamboo Shoot
Thiamin ~ 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.121 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.068 MG 0.066 MG
Vitamin B6 0.024 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 2 UG 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bamboo shoot and honey contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and honey contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.

potassium

Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 925% more potassium than honey - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.




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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: Honey (Honey) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honey is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than honey - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or honey better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and honey contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than honey - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honey comprise of 100% sugar.

Does bamboo shoot or honey contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 930% more potassium than honey - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.