Artichoke vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke 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
artichoke
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and artichoke are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Bamboo shoot has 3.2 times less calories than artichoke.
- Bamboo shoot has 5.9 times less carbohydrates than artichoke.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) 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 3.2 times less calories than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 42% |
| Fat | 3% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 5.9 times less carbohydrates than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 440% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 114% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and artichoke are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Artichoke has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both artichoke and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 267% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 433% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and artichoke are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 44% more potassium than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both artichoke and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Artichoke | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 3.2 times less calories than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or artichoke better for protein?
Artichoke has 110% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 5.9 times fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and artichoke are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 40% more potassium than artichoke - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.