Taro, raw
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.5 MG | 5% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 17% | |
| Folate, total | 22 UG | 6% | |
| Choline, total | 17.3 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.4 MG | 16% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 43 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 84 MG | 7% | |
| Potassium, K | 591 MG | 13% | |
| Sodium, Na | 11 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 19% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 17% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 112 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (4.1g per 100g).
About Taro, raw
Taro is a starchy tropical corm eaten across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Raw, it is high in carbohydrates with meaningful fiber and very little fat. Protein is modest. It must be cooked before eating because raw taro contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense irritation in the mouth and throat. Once cooked, the texture becomes smooth and slightly sticky, and the flavor is mild and faintly nutty. It serves as a staple starch in many cultures, similar to the role potato or rice plays elsewhere.
Dietary Information
Taro, raw is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 112 calories per 100 grams, Taro, raw gets 5% of its calories from protein, 95% from carbohydrates, and 2% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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