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Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.9 MG | 21% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 5% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 14 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8 MG | 2% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 26 MG | 2% | |
| Potassium, K | 344 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 238 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Selenium, Se | 1 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (14 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (21% DV).
About Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt
Taro shoots, cooked and salted, are one of the more obscure entries in USDA records, eaten in Hawaii and parts of Polynesia. They are very low in calories and starch, with minimal protein and essentially no fat. Texture is soft and somewhat slimy when cooked, similar to okra. They are generally prepared with other ingredients rather than served alone.
Dietary Information
Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 14 calories per 100 grams, Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt gets 21% of its calories from protein, 91% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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