Milk vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Milk 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
milk
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and bamboo shoot:
- Bamboo shoot has 23.6 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Bamboo shoot has 3.5 times less calories than milk.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 3.5 times less calories than milk - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 42% |
| Fat | 35% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and milk are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has more dietary fiber than milk - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Milk has 116% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 23.6 times less saturated fat than milk - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and bamboo shoot are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and bamboo shoot are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than bamboo shoot - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Milk and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6. Both milk and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and milk contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 281% more potassium than milk - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 3.5 times less calories than milk - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or milk better for protein?
Milk has 120% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and milk are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does bamboo shoot or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or milk contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than milk - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.