Bamboo Shoot vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bamboo shoot
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and eggplant:
- Both bamboo shoot and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 82% |
| Fat | 16% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and eggplant are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and eggplant are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 133% more potassium than eggplant - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bamboo Shoot | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.063 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: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or eggplant better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and eggplant are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 130% more potassium than eggplant - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.