Taro (raw) nutrition facts
Colocasia esculenta
100 grams of taro, raw contain 112 calories, 1.5 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its calories (93%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories112
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.2 g0%
Saturated fat 0.04 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 11 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 26.5 g10%
Dietary fiber 4.1 g15%
Total sugars 0.4 g
Protein 1.5 g3%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 43 mg3%
Iron 0.55 mg3%
Potassium 591 mg13%
* 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
Protein 5%Carbs 93%Fat 2%
112calories
1.5 gprotein
26.5 gcarbs
0.2 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Copper19%
- Vitamin B617%
- Manganese17%
- Vitamin E16%
- Dietary fiber15%
- Potassium13%
% 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 | 4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 1 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 17% |
| Folate | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.3 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 84 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 70.6 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Taro (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 63.7 | +76% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 2.82 g | -47% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 12.5 g | +113% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 1.01 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 3 g | +37% |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 3.34 g | -88% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 157 mg | -93% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169308. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.