Rhubarb vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb 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
rhubarb
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and bamboo shoot:
- Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has more Vitamin B6.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 42% |
| Fat | 6% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb has 80% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more Vitamin B6. Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Rhubarb | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 617% more calcium than bamboo shoot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 85% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg 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 rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Rhubarb | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.099 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or bamboo shoot contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and bamboo shoot has 11 calories.
Is rhubarb or bamboo shoot better for protein?
Rhubarb and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein.
Does rhubarb or bamboo shoot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or bamboo shoot contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than bamboo shoot - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or bamboo shoot contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and bamboo shoot are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 90% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium.