Bamboo Shoot vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Ginger Root
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
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and ginger root:
- Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 10.6 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root.
- Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 100% |
| Fat | 16% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 10.6 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has 100% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 28% more potassium than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 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 ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 6.2 times less calories than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or ginger root better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 10.6 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and ginger root are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 30% more potassium than ginger root - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.