Bamboo Shoot vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Parsley


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 parsley (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and parsley:

  • Both bamboo shoot and parsley are high in potassium.
  • Bamboo shoot has 69% less calories than parsley.
  • Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bamboo shoot and parsley 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 Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bamboo shoot has 69% less calories than parsley - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsley for fat. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 44:44:13 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bamboo Shoot Parsley
Protein 44% 27%
Carbohydrates 44% 57%
Fat 13% 16%
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carbohydrates

Bamboo shoot and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 230% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

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Parsley and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Bamboo shoot and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and parsley are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Parsley has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Bamboo Shoot Parsley
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.3 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.066 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.098 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 2 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both bamboo shoot and parsley are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot is very similar to bamboo shoot for potassium - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Bamboo Shoot Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.008 G
Total 0.015 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Bamboo Shoot Parsley
linoleic acid 0.083 G 0.115 G
Total 0.083 G 0.115 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 Parsley .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot has 70% less calories than parsley - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or parsley better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does bamboo shoot or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does bamboo shoot or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does bamboo shoot or parsley contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and parsley are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot is very similar to bamboo shoot for potassium - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.