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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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
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.
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 |
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 (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.