General Information

Because canned bamboo shoots tend to come in a finer diced form than home chopped shoots, it s a good idea to compare the shoots by weight rather than volume. 3.5 oz. of bamboo shoots is just over 3/4 cup of cooked shoots, while 3.5 oz. of canned shoots is almost exactly 3/4 cup. A 3.5 oz. serving of cooked shoots is 12 calories, while canned shoots have 19 calories. Both types have zero or very little fat, sodium or cholesterol. Cooked shoots have 2 carbs, and canned contain 3 carbs. They both offer about 1.6 g protein.