🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Bamboo shoots

🟡 Caution — Moderate
35 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (151 g) | Per 100 g: 23 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

35 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
4 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
2.6 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
13 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup151 g35 mg Caution
2 x 1 cup302 g70 mg Caution
½ x 1 cup75 g17.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Bamboo shoots with kidney stones?

Yellow zone. 35 mg per 1 cup means Bamboo shoots sits in that middle ground where it's manageable but not risk-free. Half portions help. So does eating it less often.

How much oxalate is in Bamboo shoots?

The lab result: 35 mg per 1 cup (151g serving). That's 23 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Bamboo shoots high in oxalates?

Moderate. Bamboo shoots has 35 mg oxalate per 1 cup — not high enough to panic, not low enough to ignore. Portions matter with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Bamboo shoots?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Bamboo shoots, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much sodium does Bamboo shoots have?

4 mg sodium per 100g in Bamboo shoots. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

How much Bamboo shoots is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Bamboo shoots at 35 mg per 1 cup is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.