Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 151 g | 35 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1 cup | 302 g | 70 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1 cup | 75 g | 17.5 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.