Apple Cider vs. Bamboo Shoot

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider 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 apple cider versus cooked bamboo shoot (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Bamboo shoot has 3.1 times less calories than apple cider.
  • Bamboo shoot has 6.4 times less carbohydrates than apple cider.
  • Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider 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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) 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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Bamboo shoot has 3.1 times less calories than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Bamboo Shoot
Protein 1% 42%
Carbohydrates 97% 42%
Fat 2% 16%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bamboo shoot has 6.4 times less carbohydrates than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than apple cider - apple cider has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Bamboo shoot and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and apple cider are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple cider has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple cider and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Cider Bamboo Shoot
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.066 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.098 MG
Folate ~ 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bamboo shoot and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 428% more potassium than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Bamboo Shoot
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.015 G
Total 0.007 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Bamboo Shoot
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.083 G
Total 0.033 G 0.083 G



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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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot has 3.1 times less calories than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or apple cider better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 6.4 times fewer carbohydrates than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

Does bamboo shoot or apple cider contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than apple cider - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.