Bamboo Shoot vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Cabbage
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
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and cabbage:
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cabbage has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 80% |
| Fat | 16% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than cabbage - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and cabbage are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and cabbage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 233% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 214% more potassium than cabbage - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.017 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 Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or cabbage better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or cabbage contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than cabbage - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.