Bamboo Shoot vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Radishes
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
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and radishes:
- Both bamboo shoot and radishes are high in potassium.
- Radish has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 79% |
| Fat | 16% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bamboo shoot and radishes are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and radishes are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Radishes and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both bamboo shoot and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bamboo Shoot | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 108% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Bamboo shoot and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and radishes are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 129% more potassium than radish - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.017 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: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or radishes better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and radishes are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or radishes contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and radishes are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 130% more potassium than radish - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.