Pomegranate Juice vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice 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
pomegranate juice
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot:
- Both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 3.9 times less calories than pomegranate juice.
- Bamboo shoot has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) 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 3.9 times less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for bamboo shoot, 44:44:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 44% |
| Fat | 5% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bamboo shoot has 900% more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Pomegranate Juice | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 149% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pomegranate Juice | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.083 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or bamboo shoot contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot has 3.9 times less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or bamboo shoot better for protein?
Pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or bamboo shoot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 7.6 times fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bamboo shoot comprise of 100% dietary fiber.
Does pomegranate juice or bamboo shoot contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and bamboo shoot are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 150% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.