Taro shoots (raw) nutrition facts
Colocasia esculenta
100 grams of taro shoots, raw contain 11 calories, 0.9 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (23% DV). Most of its calories (67%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories11
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.09 g0%
Saturated fat 0.02 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 1 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 2.32 g1%
Protein 0.92 g2%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 12 mg1%
Iron 0.6 mg3%
Potassium 332 mg7%
* 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 27%Carbs 67%Fat 6%
11calories
0.92 gprotein
2.32 gcarbs
0.09 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C23%
- Copper10%
% 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 | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.08 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 28 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 95.8 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Taro shoots (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 | 63.7 | -83% |
| Protein | 0.92 g | 2.82 g | -67% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.32 g | 12.5 g | -81% |
| Total fat | 0.09 g | 1.01 g | -91% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 157 mg | -99% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168489. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.