Calories in
bamboo shoots, raw
27 kcal per 100 g Bamboo shoots, raw contains 27 calories per 100 grams, or about 41 calories per cup (1/2" slices). Per 100 g it provides 2.6 g protein, 5.2 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 61% carbohydrate, 31% protein, 8% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (1/2" slices) | 151.0 g | 41 | 3.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 0.5 cup (1/2" pieces) | 76.0 g | 21 | 2.0 g | 4.0 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup (1/2" slices)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup (1/2" slices) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 27 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 7.9 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.0 g | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Potassium | 533.0 mg | 804.8 mg |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 19.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 91.0 g | 137.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169210). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How bamboo shoots, raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, bamboo shoots, raw ranks 132 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 56% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 9.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (1/2" slices) (41 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 8 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in bamboo shoots, raw?
Bamboo shoots, raw contains 27 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 41 calories per cup (1/2" slices). It also provides 2.6 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrate and 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of bamboo shoots, raw?
By calories, bamboo shoots, raw is roughly 61% carbohydrate, 31% protein and 8% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup (1/2" slices)?
About 8 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the bamboo shoots, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Bamboo shoots, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.