Arugula vs. Bamboo Shoot

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

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

  • Both bamboo shoot and arugula are high in potassium.
  • Arugula has more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
  • Arugula is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of arugula 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: Arugula (Arugula, raw) 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 and arugula contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and arugula has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, arugula is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to bamboo shoot for carbs. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 33:47:20 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Arugula Bamboo Shoot
Protein 33% 44%
Carbohydrates 47% 44%
Fat 20% 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both bamboo shoot and arugula are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in arugula comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Arugula has 60% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than arugula - arugula has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Bamboo shoot and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and arugula are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Arugula is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Arugula has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Arugula Bamboo Shoot
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.086 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.305 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.437 MG 0.066 MG
Vitamin B6 0.073 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 97 UG 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Arugula is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.

iron

Arugula has 508% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both bamboo shoot and arugula are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 44% more potassium than arugula - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Arugula Bamboo Shoot
alpha linoleic acid 0.17 G 0.015 G
Total 0.17 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both arugula and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Arugula Bamboo Shoot
linoleic acid 0.13 G 0.083 G
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
Total 0.132 G 0.083 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or arugula contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot and arugula contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and arugula has 25 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or arugula better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or arugula have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and arugula are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in arugula comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.

Does bamboo shoot or arugula contain more calcium?
Arugula is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.

Does bamboo shoot or arugula contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and arugula are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 40% more potassium than arugula - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.