Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt
* 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 | 38 MG | 42% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 15% | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 88 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 149 MG | 11% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 MG | 9% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 51 MG | 12% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 67 MG | 5% | |
| Potassium, K | 623 MG | 13% | |
| Sodium, Na | 54 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.8 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (44 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (42% DV).
About Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt
Tahitian taro cooked without salt stands out for its unusually high protein relative to other root vegetables, with a low-fat, low-carb profile that is genuinely atypical for a starchy tropical tuber. The texture after cooking is soft and slightly slippery, similar to cooked taro but milder. Worth seeking out in Pacific and Caribbean cuisines where it shows up in soups and stews.
Dietary Information
Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (42% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 44 calories per 100 grams, Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt gets 38% of its calories from protein, 62% from carbohydrates, and 14% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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