Mushroom vs. Bamboo Shoot

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom 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 mushroom versus cooked bamboo shoot (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and bamboo shoot:

  • Both bamboo shoot and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) 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 and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is similar to bamboo shoot for protein, carbs and fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Bamboo Shoot
Protein 44% 44%
Carbohydrates 47% 44%
Fat 10% 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both bamboo shoot and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Bamboo shoot and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Bamboo shoot and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and mushroom are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mushroom has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Mushroom has more Vitamin D than bamboo shoot - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Mushroom and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Mushroom Bamboo Shoot
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.066 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 17 UG 2 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Bamboo shoot has 300% more calcium than mushroom - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both bamboo shoot and mushroom are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 68% more potassium than mushroom - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Mushroom Bamboo Shoot
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.083 G
Total 0.16 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 Mushroom or Bamboo Shoot .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or mushroom better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.

Does bamboo shoot or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and mushroom are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 70% more potassium than mushroom - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.