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Bamboo Shoot has a low glycemic index of 10 (typical range 5 to 18). A serving of 1 cup (1/2" slices) (151 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 27 calories, 2.6 g protein, 5.2 g carbohydrate (2.2 g fiber, 3 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (1/2" slices) (151 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 7.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 805 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | 10 | 0 |
| Eggplant | 15 | 0 |
| Shiitake Mushroom | 10 | 0 |
| Baby Carrot | 35 | 0 |
| Cauliflower | 10 | 0 |
Bamboo Shoot has a glycemic index of 10, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (1/2" slices) (151 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of bamboo shoot has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Bamboo Shoot has 27 calories per 100 g, and about 41 calories in a 1 cup (1/2" slices) (151 g) serving.
Bamboo Shoot is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bamboo shoots, raw” (FDC 169210). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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