Worcestershire Sauce vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Worcestershire Sauce 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
worcestershire sauce
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in worcestershire sauce and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 11.6 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
- Bamboo shoot has 6 times less calories than worcestershire sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) 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 6 times less calories than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, worcestershire sauce is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Worcestershire sauce 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:
| Worcestershire Sauce | Bamboo Shoot | |
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| Protein | ~ | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 42% |
| Fat | ~ | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 11.6 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot has more protein than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Worcestershire sauce and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Worcestershire sauce and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Worcestershire sauce and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both worcestershire sauce and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of folate.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and it has 792% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 50% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 6 times less calories than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce better for protein?
Bamboo shoot has more protein than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Does bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 11.6 times fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does bamboo shoot or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 50% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.