Calories in Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 11 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1/2" slices (120 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from carbohydrates and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.22 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.051 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.5 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.066 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.098 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 533 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 0.47 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.22 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.051 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium240 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.098 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.016 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.051 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.082 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.079 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.017 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.013 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.053 g |
| Valine ? | 0.062 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.057 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.025 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.072 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.25 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.15 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.051 g |
| Proline ? | 0.13 g |
| Serine ? | 0.075 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.083 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.038 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 95.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.81 g |
| Energy C | 46 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 2 µg |
Other forms of Bamboo shoots
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo shoots, raw Raw | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 12 | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 0.22 g |
| Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids Canned | 19 | 1.7 g | 3.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Bamboo shoots, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.7 g | 3.1 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 12 | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.17 g |
| New zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 12 | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 12 | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 0.16 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 12 | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 0.16 g |
| Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 14 | 1.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 14 | 1.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 13 | 0.6 g | 3.1 g | 0.02 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked bamboo shoots?
100 g of cooked bamboo shoots has 11 kcal. 1 cup, 1/2" slices (120 g): about 13 kcal. 1 shoot (144 g): about 16 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked bamboo shoots?
Cooked bamboo shoots contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in 1 cup, 1/2" slices (120 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked bamboo shoots?
Cooked bamboo shoots has 1.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked bamboo shoots?
Cooked bamboo shoots contains 0.22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.051 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked bamboo shoots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bamboo shoots?
100 g contains 240 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bamboo shoots have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 11 kcal, while bamboo shoots, raw has 27 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168497. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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