Green Tea vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea 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
green tea
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and bamboo shoot:
- Bamboo shoot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) 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 and green tea contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 42% |
| Fat | ~ | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and green tea are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has more dietary fiber than green tea - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and green tea contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and green tea are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both green tea and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Green Tea | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot has more calcium than green tea - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Bamboo shoot and green tea contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 65 times more potassium than green tea - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and green tea contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or green tea better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and green tea contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and green tea are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does bamboo shoot or green tea contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 65 times more potassium than green tea - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.