Tea Powder vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Tea Powder 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
tea powder
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tea powder and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and tea powder are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has more thiamin, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tea powder is a great source of iron.
- Tea powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tea powder is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 97% less calories than tea powder - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and tea powder has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tea powder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Tea powder has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tea Powder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 42% |
| Fat | ~ | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tea powder is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 97% less carbohydrates than tea powder - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 750% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tea powder has 8.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than tea powder - tea powder has 5.5g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tea powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tea powder has 20.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and tea powder are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Bamboo shoot has more thiamin, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tea Powder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.985 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 10.8 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 4.53 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.356 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 103 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tea powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 883% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
iron
Tea powder is a great source of iron and it has 842% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and tea powder has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and tea powder are high in potassium. Tea powder has 10 times more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tea powder has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bamboo shoot per 100 grams.
| Tea Powder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.082 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more linoleic acid than tea powder per 100 grams.
| Tea Powder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.04 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: Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or tea powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Tea powder is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than tea powder - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and tea powder has 315 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or tea powder better for protein?
Tea powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tea powder has 20.2g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or tea powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tea powder is high in carbohydrates and bamboo shoot has 100% fewer carbohydrates than tea powder - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or tea powder contain more calcium?
Tea powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 880% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or tea powder contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and tea powder are high in potassium. Tea powder has 10 times more potassium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.