Bamboo Shoot vs. Tomato

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bamboo Shoot and Tomato


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 (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bamboo shoot and tomato:

  • Both bamboo shoot and tomato are high in potassium.
  • Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, tomato contains more folate.
  • Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bamboo shoot and tomato is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bamboo shoot is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Bamboo shoot has a macronutrient ratio of 42:42:16 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bamboo Shoot Tomato
Protein 42% 17%
Carbohydrates 42% 75%
Fat 16% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both bamboo shoot and tomato are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bamboo shoot has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bamboo shoot and tomato are low in saturated fat - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Tomato has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tomato has more Vitamin E than bamboo shoot - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tomato has more Vitamin K than bamboo shoot - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Bamboo shoot has more riboflavin, however, tomato contains more folate. Both bamboo shoot and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Bamboo Shoot Tomato
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.019 MG
Niacin 0.3 MG 0.594 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.066 MG 0.089 MG
Vitamin B6 0.098 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 2 UG 15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.

iron

Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.

potassium

Both bamboo shoot and tomato are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 125% more potassium than tomato - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, bamboo shoot has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.

Bamboo Shoot Tomato
alpha linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.003 G
Total 0.015 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bamboo shoot and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Bamboo Shoot Tomato
linoleic acid 0.083 G 0.08 G
Total 0.083 G 0.08 G



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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 (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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FAQ

Does bamboo shoot or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.

Is bamboo shoot or tomato better for protein?
Bamboo shoot and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.

Does bamboo shoot or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bamboo shoot and tomato are low in carbohydrates - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bamboo shoot are made of 100% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.

Does bamboo shoot or tomato contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and tomato are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 130% more potassium than tomato - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.