Bamboo Shoot vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bamboo shoot
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and scallion:
- Both bamboo shoot and scallion are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 66% less calories than scallion.
- Scallion has more thiamin and folate.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 66% less calories than scallion - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 76% |
| Fat | 16% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and scallion are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin and folate. Both bamboo shoot and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 517% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and scallion are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 93% more potassium than scallion - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.07 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: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than scallion - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or scallion better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or scallion contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and scallion are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 90% more potassium than scallion - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.