Bamboo Shoot vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Cherry Tomato
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
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and cherry tomato:
- Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 66% |
| Fat | 13% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 151% more potassium than cherry tomato - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.073 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 Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or cherry tomato better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 150% more potassium than cherry tomato - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.