Calories in Bamboo shoots, raw
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Bamboo shoots, raw contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1/2" slices (151 g) provides about 41 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from protein and 8% 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 21% of the Daily Value for copper, 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.069 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars M | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 59 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 533 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese ? | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.069 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.086 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.088 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.13 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.03 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.022 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.09 g |
| Valine ? | 0.11 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.097 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.042 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.43 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.25 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.087 g |
| Proline ? | 0.22 g |
| Serine ? | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.051 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 19 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 91 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 115 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 20 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 11 | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 0.22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw bamboo shoots?
100 g of raw bamboo shoots has 27 kcal. 1 cup, 1/2" slices (151 g): about 41 kcal. 0.5 cup, 1/2" pieces (76 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in raw bamboo shoots?
Raw bamboo shoots contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup, 1/2" slices (151 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw bamboo shoots?
Raw bamboo shoots has 5.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw bamboo shoots?
Raw bamboo shoots contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.069 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw bamboo shoots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (21% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV), manganese (11% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw bamboo shoots?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bamboo shoots have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bamboo shoots, raw has 27 kcal, while bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 11 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 169210. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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