Barley vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Barley 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
barley
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and barley are high in potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 97% less calories than barley - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 42% |
| Fat | 3% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 98% less carbohydrates than barley - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 548% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and barley are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Barley and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Barley and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both barley and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Barley | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 142% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 942% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and barley are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 90% more potassium than barley - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, barley has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Barley | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Barley | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.505 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: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than barley - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or barley better for protein?
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 550% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than barley - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or barley contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and barley are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 90% more potassium than barley - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.