Foraged Foods
Bamboo shoot, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 26kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.2 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.5 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 20 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Sodium | 6 mg/ 1500mg (0.4%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled bamboo shoot (tubo), a starchy-lean vegetable made from young bamboo shoots cooked in water.
Why it matters to health
Bamboo shoot is low in calories (about 26 kcal per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (1.6 g) which helps with steady digestion and helps you feel full between meals. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates (4.5 g) and very low fat (0.3 g), with low sodium (6 mg) when boiled—good for everyday eating. The fiber and low fat make it a nice add-on for balanced meals, especially if you’re aiming for better portion control for rice and other carb-heavy foods.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a measured serving of rice for a complete meal.
- For snacks, you can add a small serving of bamboo shoot to soups or viands to increase fiber without adding many calories.
- If you’re watching sodium, keep it boiled/plain and limit salty seasonings (like bagoong, extra patis, or instant seasoning).
- Because it has some carbs, keep the serving reasonable if you’re also eating lots of rice or noodles.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang labong, Laing, Pinakbet, Bamboo shoot stir-fry (labong guisado), Sinigang with labong
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