Bamboo Shoot vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Beets
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
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and beets:
- Both bamboo shoot and beets are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than beet.
- Bamboo shoot has 74% less calories than beet.
- Beet has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 74% less calories than beet - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 82% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than beet - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and beets contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and beets are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beets and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and beets contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 233% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and beets are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 64% more potassium than beet - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than beet - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or beets better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and beets contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 5.2 times fewer carbohydrates than beet - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or beets contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and beets are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 60% more potassium than beet - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.