Salmon vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Salmon 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
salmon
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and salmon are high in potassium.
- Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 91% less calories than salmon - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 42% |
| Fat | 33% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and salmon are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has more dietary fiber than salmon - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and salmon are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and bamboo shoot are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bamboo shoot has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bamboo shoot - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Salmon | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and salmon are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 46% more potassium than salmon - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.015 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 90% less calories than salmon - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and salmon are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does bamboo shoot or salmon contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and salmon are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 50% more potassium than salmon - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.