Cumin vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Cumin 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
cumin
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and cumin are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 29.1 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 97% less calories than cumin - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 42% |
| Fat | 46% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 97% less carbohydrates than cumin - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 950% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has 29.1 times less saturated fat than cumin - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cumin | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 76 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 275 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 235% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 3.103 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than cumin - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or cumin better for protein?
Cumin is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 76 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 275 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does bamboo shoot or cumin contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 240% more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.