Honeydew vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew 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
honeydew
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and honeydew are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than honeydew.
- Bamboo shoot has 69% less calories than honeydew.
- Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot has 69% less calories than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 44% |
| Fat | 2% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and honeydew are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both honeydew and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and honeydew are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 134% more potassium than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.083 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or honeydew better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 4.9 times fewer carbohydrates than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and honeydew are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 130% more potassium than honeydew - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.