Taro leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Colocasia esculenta
100 grams of taro leaves, raw contain 42 calories, 5 g of protein, 6.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (91% DV), vitamin C (58% DV), riboflavin (B2) (35% DV) and folate (32% DV). Most of its calories (50%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K91%
- Vitamin C58%
- Riboflavin (B2)35%
- Folate32%
- Manganese31%
- Copper30%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 241 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 52 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 109 µg | 91% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.46 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.51 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.08 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 126 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.25 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.71 mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.15 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 85.7 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Taro leaves (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 | 63.7 | -34% |
| Protein | 4.98 g | 2.82 g | +77% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 12.5 g | -46% |
| Total fat | 0.74 g | 1.01 g | -27% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 3 g | +23% |
| Total sugars | 3.01 g | 3.34 g | -10% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 157 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168487. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.