Bamboo Shoot vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Tomato Sauce
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
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and tomato sauce:
- Both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Tomato sauce has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bamboo Shoot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 74% |
| Fat | 16% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 50% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and bamboo shoot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bamboo Shoot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.066 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 300% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 79% more potassium than tomato sauce - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Bamboo Shoot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bamboo Shoot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or tomato sauce better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does bamboo shoot or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 80% more potassium than tomato sauce - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.