Bamboo shoots are excellent for keto with ~3g net carbs per 100g. Their mild flavor and crisp texture add satisfying volume to stir-fries, soups, and curries without spiking carbs.
Are Bamboo Shoots Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
3gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 5.2g
- Fiber
- 2.2g
- Protein
- 2.6g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Calories
- 27
Bamboo shoots are excellent for keto with ~3g net carbs per 100g. Their mild flavor and crisp texture add satisfying volume to stir-fries, soups, and curries without spiking carbs.
- Net carbs (100 g)3g
- Protein (100 g)2.6g
- Fat (100 g)0.3g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Low net carbs: ~3g per 100g fits comfortably in daily keto macros
- Helpful fiber: 2.2g per 100g supports digestion and satiety
- Naturally low calorie: adds bulk and crunch without macro strain
- Neutral taste: soaks up sauces and seasonings for easy meal building
- Great in Asian-style dishes: ideal for quick keto stir-fries and soups
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STIR-FRIED
Rinse canned bamboo shoots; stir-fry with garlic, ginger, Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari, and finish with Sesame Oil. Add to beef, pork, chicken, or Shrimp.
ASIAN SOUP
Add sliced shoots to hot-and-sour, egg-drop, or miso-style soups for crunch and body.
CURRY
Simmer with Coconut Milk (Full Fat), curry paste, and Chicken Thighs or Ground Pork for a hearty, keto-friendly curry.
BRAISED
Braise in Low Sodium Soy Sauce, rice wine (optional), and ginger; serve as a savory side.
SPRING ROLL CUPS
Julienne with cabbage and mushrooms; wrap in egg wraps or lettuce cups for a low-carb roll.
SAUTÉED WITH GREENS
Sauté with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushroom; season with Oyster Sauce (sugar-free) for a fast side.