Bamboo Shoot vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Celery
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
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and celery:
- Both bamboo shoot and celery are high in potassium.
- Celery has more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and celery contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Celery | |
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| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 72% |
| Fat | 13% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and celery are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery has 60% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than celery - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and celery contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and celery are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Celery and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Celery has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has 233% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and celery contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and celery are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 105% more potassium than celery - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.079 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Bamboo Shoot or Celery .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and celery contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or celery better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and celery contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and celery are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does bamboo shoot or celery contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and celery are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 110% more potassium than celery - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.