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Bamboo shoots, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitBamboo shoots receives a Limit rating. Potassium at 27% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus59 mg6%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium533 mg27%
High

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Bamboo shoots - Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (27%), how much Bamboo shoots fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine47.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate23 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bamboo shoots safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Bamboo shoots is Limit - Potassium (27%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Bamboo shoots rated Limit?

Rating basis: Bamboo shoots's Potassium is 533 mg, 27% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Potassium is in Bamboo shoots?

On a per-100 g basis, Bamboo shoots contains Potassium 533 mg, or 27% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Bamboo shoots safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Bamboo shoots exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 533 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Bamboo shoots compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Bamboo shoots is more in Potassium (533 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.