Taro (tahitian, raw) nutrition facts
Colocasia esculenta
100 grams of taro, tahitian, raw contain 44 calories, 2.8 g of protein, 6.9 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (107% DV). Most of its calories (58%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories44
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.97 g1%
Saturated fat 0.2 g1%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 50 mg2%
Total carbohydrate 6.91 g3%
Protein 2.79 g6%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 129 mg10%
Iron 1.3 mg7%
Potassium 606 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 23%Carbs 58%Fat 18%
44calories
2.79 gprotein
6.91 gcarbs
0.97 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C107%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Potassium13%
- Vitamin A11%
- Magnesium11%
- Calcium10%
% 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 | 102 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 96 mg | 107% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 88 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Taro (tahitian, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | 63.7 | -31% |
| Protein | 2.79 g | 2.82 g | -1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.91 g | 12.5 g | -45% |
| Total fat | 0.97 g | 1.01 g | -4% |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 157 mg | -68% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169310. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.