Taro nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Taro, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Taro
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 112 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI for boiled taro https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
77 in this one https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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54 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 13 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957607/ | 73 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 22 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, sliced (104 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -10 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd32/2/hangd32029.html | 488 mg |
Taro calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of taro | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 112 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 116 | 104 g |
| Calories for different varieties of taro | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taro, raw (this food) | 112 | 100 g |
| Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt | 14 | 100 g |
| Taro, tahitian, raw | 44 | 100 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt | 44 | 100 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cooked, with salt | 44 | 100 g |
Taro Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for boiled taro https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
77 in this one https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Taro Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
12µg of 900µg
1.3%
Vitamin E:
7.1mg of 15mg
48%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
14mg of 90mg
15%
Vitamin B1:
0.29mg of 1mg
24%
Vitamin B2:
0.08mg of 1mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:
1.8mg of 16mg
11%
Vitamin B5:
0.91mg of 5mg
18%
Vitamin B6:
0.85mg of 1mg
65%
Folate:
66µg of 400µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
52mg of 550mg
9.4%
Vitamin K:
3µg of 120µg
2.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.5 g of 50 g
1.5 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
26.5 g of 300 g
26.5 g (9% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.6 g of 2,000 g
70.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.2 g
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
69mg of 280mg
25%
Threonine:
207mg of 1,050mg
20%
Isoleucine:
162mg of 1,400mg
12%
Leucine:
333mg of 2,730mg
12%
Lysine:
201mg of 2,100mg
9.6%
Methionine:
60mg of 1,050mg
5.7%
Phenylalanine:
246mg of 1,750mg
14%
Valine:
246mg of 1,820mg
14%
Histidine:
102mg of 700mg
15%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.08 g
Fiber content ratio for Taro
Sugar:
0.4 g
Fiber:
4.1 g
Other:
22 g
All nutrients for Taro per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | 59% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% | 70% |
2.4 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 1.5g | 4% | 81% |
1.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0% | 88% |
166.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% | 30% |
11.8 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 22g | N/A | 30% |
2.4 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 26g | 9% | 29% |
1.1 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 33mg | 8% | 29% |
4.2 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% | 37% |
2.9 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 591mg | 17% | 10% |
4 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 7% | 75% |
4.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | 72% |
22.4 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | 21% |
1.7 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.17mg | 19% | 34% |
1.2 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2% | 83% |
27.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 12% | 68% |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 11mg | 0% | 85% |
44.5 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | 39% |
1.6 times more than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.38mg | 17% | 41% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | 50% |
2.8 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 89% |
5.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 4% | 76% |
16 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | 73% |
3.7 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 22% | 41% |
2.4 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | 78% |
101.6 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | 47% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
143.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | 77% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% |
612.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | N/A | 87% |
568.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
13.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
10.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
16.9 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | 92% |
21.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
6.7 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.8 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
8.1 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
24.7 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 93% |
22 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
0.31%
Total Fat
0.2g
0.19%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.48%
Sodium 11mg
8.8%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.5g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
43mg
4.3%
Iron
0.55mg
6.9%
Potassium
591mg
17%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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