Banana vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Banana 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
banana
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and banana are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has signficantly less calories than banana.
- Bamboo shoot has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- Banana has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 signficantly less calories than banana - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 42% |
| Fat | 3% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and banana contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and banana are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Banana and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Banana and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Banana | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and banana contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and banana are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 49% more potassium than banana - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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 banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has signficantly less calories than banana - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or banana better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and banana contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or banana contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and banana are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 50% more potassium than banana - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.