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Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids

Vegetables Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids is a vegetable, providing very few calories (19.0 kcal per 100g). This vegetable is virtually fat-free. Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber with relatively few calories. They are a cornerstone of virtually every dietary guideline worldwide. Our database tracks 81 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

19.0
Calories
kcal
1.7
Protein
g
0.40
Fat
g
3.2
Carbs
g
1.4
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Copper
0.11 mg
13% DV
☀️
Vitamin B6
0.14 mg
10% DV
💎
Manganese
0.16 mg
7% DV

Data for 81 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR94.3g
2%
Calories SR19.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR79.0kj
Protein SR1.7g
3%
Total Fat SR0.40g
Carbohydrate SR3.2g
2%
Fiber SR1.4g
4%
Total Sugars SR1.9g
Ash SR0.34g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR8.0mg
1%
Iron SR0.32mg
4%
Magnesium SR4.0mg
1%
Phosphorus SR25.0mg
4%
Potassium SR80.0mg
2%
Sodium SR7.0mg
0%
Zinc SR0.65mg
6%
Copper SR0.11mg
13%
Manganese SR0.16mg
7%
Selenium SR0.50µg
1%
Vitamins 24
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR13.0µg
1%
Vitamin A (IU) SR1.0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR8.0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR1.1mg
1%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin E SR0.63mg
4%
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.03mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.03mg
2%
Niacin (B3) SR0.14mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.09mg
2%
Vitamin B6 SR0.14mg
10%
Folate SR3.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR3.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR3.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0µg
Choline SR0mg
Fatty Acids 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.09g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.009g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.18g
Trans Fat SR0g
Cholesterol SR0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.003g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.003g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.07g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.008g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.15g
1%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.03g
Amino Acids 17
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.02g
Threonine SR0.06g
Isoleucine SR0.06g
Leucine SR0.09g
Lysine SR0.09g
Methionine SR0.02g
Cystine SR0.01g
Phenylalanine SR0.06g
Valine SR0.07g
Arginine SR0.06g
Histidine SR0.03g
Alanine SR0.08g
Aspartic Acid SR0.28g
Glutamic Acid SR0.16g
Glycine SR0.06g
Proline SR0.14g
Serine SR0.08g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

103
NRF9.3 Score
Excellent · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

90
Amino Acid Score
Good
Met + Cys
Limiting Amino Acid
17
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Met + Cys. Pair with grains, nuts, and seeds for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (17)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.0210.5
Threonine0.0633.1
Isoleucine0.0633.7
Leucine0.0954.1
Lysine0.0951.7
Methionine0.0211.6
Cystine0.018.1
Phenylalanine0.0634.9
Valine0.0741.3
Arginine0.0637.2
Histidine0.0316.3
Alanine0.0847.7
Aspartic Acid0.28164.0
Glutamic Acid0.1695.3
Glycine0.0633.1
Proline0.1484.3
Serine0.0848.8

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Other Vegetables” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 31% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 85%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

60
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 60
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Other Vegetables” category.

0.53
kg CO₂e / kg
Very Low Impact
0.37
m² land / kg
Land Use
103
L water / kg
Water Use
3.2
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions0.53 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use0.37 m² / kg
Water Use103 L / kg
Eutrophication4.9 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification3.2 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Vegetables

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Vegetables” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
China; mainland
310
2.
China
306
3.
Albania
258
4.
North Macedonia
221
5.
Guyana
209
6.
Kazakhstan
204
7.
Oman
192
8.
Uzbekistan
190
9.
Tajikistan
186
10.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
183

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+76%
1961: 38 kcal2023: 67 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids?

Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids contains 19.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a very low-calorie food. The energy comes from 1.7g of protein (36% of calories), 0.40g of fat (19%), and 3.2g of carbohydrates (68%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids is Copper, providing 0.11 mg per 100g (13% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (10% DV). Our database tracks 81 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids high in protein?

At 1.7g per 100 grams, Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.

How much fiber is in Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids?

Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids contains 1.4g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the insulin index of Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids?

Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids has a moderate insulin response (II: 60) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.