Whole Milk vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Whole 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
whole 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 whole milk and bamboo shoot:
- Bamboo shoot has 35.5 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Bamboo shoot has 4.5 times less calories than whole milk.
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bamboo shoot.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added 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 4.5 times less calories than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 42% |
| Fat | 48% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has more dietary fiber than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 106% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 35.5 times less saturated fat than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bamboo shoot has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bamboo shoot - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6. Both whole milk and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Whole Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 842% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 304% more potassium than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 4.5 times less calories than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or whole milk better for protein?
Whole milk has 110% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does bamboo shoot or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or whole milk contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than whole milk - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.