Cantaloupe vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe 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
cantaloupe
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and cantaloupe are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than cantaloupe.
- Bamboo shoot has 68% less calories than cantaloupe.
- Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin and folate.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) 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 68% less calories than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 42% |
| Fat | 4% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin and folate. Both cantaloupe and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cantaloupe | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 100% more potassium than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.035 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or cantaloupe better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cantaloupe comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or cantaloupe contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 100% more potassium than cantaloupe - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.