Bamboo Shoot vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Cucumber
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
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and cucumber:
- Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cucumber has more pantothenic acid, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 80% |
| Fat | 16% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and bamboo shoot are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has 100% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and bamboo shoot are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more pantothenic acid, however, bamboo shoot contains more Vitamin B6. Both bamboo shoot and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Bamboo shoot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 263% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.028 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or bamboo shoot contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
Is cucumber or bamboo shoot better for protein?
Cucumber and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Does cucumber or bamboo shoot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and bamboo shoot are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
Does cucumber or bamboo shoot contain more potassium?
Bamboo shoot is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.