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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bamboo shoot and cucumber is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 44:44:13 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bamboo Shoot Cucumber
Protein 44% 16%
Carbohydrates 44% 80%
Fat 13% 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

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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 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 Cucumber .

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.