This document discusses the nutritional value and potential of bamboo as a sustainable food source and crop for Hawaii. It provides a detailed nutritional breakdown of vitamins, minerals, and other components in 1 cup of bamboo. Bamboo is high in dietary fiber, potassium, and various vitamins/minerals. The document suggests bamboo could be a valuable permaculture crop to support food sustainability in Hawaii.

1. Bamboo: Its Value as a
Food Source and Potential
Permaculture Crop for
Hawaiian Sustainability

5. Vitamins %DV
Vitamin A 30.2 IU 0%
Retinol 0 mcg
Retinol Activity Equivalent 1.51 mcg
Alpha Carotene 0 mcg
Beta Carotene 18.12 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Vitamin C 6.04 mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51 mg 5%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
Thiamin 0.2265 mg 15%
Riboflavin 0.1057 mg 6%
Niacin 0.906 mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.3624 mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Folate 10.57 mcg 2%
Food Folate 10.57 5.6 mcg ~
Folic Acid 0 mcg ~
Dietary Folate Equivalents 10.57 mcg ~
Pantothenic Acid 0.24311 mcg 2%
Minerals %DV
Calcium 19.63 mg 1%
Iron 0.755 mg 4%
Magnesium 4.53 mg 1%
Phosphorus 89.09 mg 8%
Potassium 804.83 mg 33%
Sodium 6.04 mg 0%
Zinc 1.661 mg 11%
Copper 0.2869 mg 14%
Manganese 0.39562 mg 19%
Selenium 1.208 mcg 1%
Fats %DV
Total Fat 0.453 mg 0%
Saturated Fat 0.10419 mg 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01057 mg ~
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20234 mg ~

6. Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1 cup (1/2" slices) (151 grams)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g ~
Sugars 5g ~
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin A 0%
Iron 4%
Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 1%

7. Asian Bamboo AG
Stadthausbrücke 1-3
20355 Hamburg
http://www.asian-bamboo.com/our-
business/

8. Picture: US military training in Makua Valley, O’ahu