Orange vs. Bamboo Shoot

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

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

  • Bamboo shoot has 3.1 times less calories than orange.
  • Bamboo shoot has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than orange.
  • Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Orange has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) 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 3.1 times less calories than orange - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Bamboo Shoot
Protein 6% 44%
Carbohydrates 91% 44%
Fat 4% 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bamboo shoot has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than orange - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Bamboo shoot and orange contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and orange are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Orange has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Orange and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Orange Bamboo Shoot
Thiamin 0.1 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.25 MG 0.066 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 17 UG 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 258% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and orange contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.

potassium

Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 215% more potassium than orange - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Orange Bamboo Shoot
alpha linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.015 G
Total 0.011 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.

Orange Bamboo Shoot
linoleic acid 0.031 G 0.083 G
Total 0.031 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot has 3.1 times less calories than orange - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or orange better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and orange contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 6.5 times fewer carbohydrates than orange - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.

Does bamboo shoot or orange contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than orange - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.

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