Bamboo shoots
Low GI
GL 4 per typical can (400 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Low protein content
Bamboo shoots has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.
Updated Mar 10, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.05 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.15 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Low calorie and fat
- Contains dietary fiber
- Low protein content
- Minimal vitamin and mineral data
- Processing method unknown
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Bamboo shoots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bamboo shoots?
Bamboo shoots has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Bamboo shoots good for people with insulin resistance?
Bamboo shoots has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Bamboo shoots has the lowest glycemic load?
Bamboo shoots has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Bamboo shoots in this database (1 per 100 g).
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