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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of milk and bamboo shoot is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 much heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 26:38:36 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Milk Bamboo Shoot
Protein 26% 44%
Carbohydrates 38% 44%
Fat 36% 13%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Milk or Bamboo Shoot .

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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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.