Taro nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Taro, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Taro
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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 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 112 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 22.36 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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 | 488mg |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 79% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 71% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 71% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 70% of foods
Taro calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 112 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 116 | 104 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
Calcium:
43 mg of 1,000 mg
4%
Iron:
0.55 mg of 8 mg
7%
Magnesium:
33 mg of 420 mg
8%
Phosphorus:
84 mg of 700 mg
12%
Potassium:
591 mg of 3,400 mg
17%
Sodium:
11 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.23 mg of 11 mg
2%
Copper:
0.172 mg of 1 mg
19%
Manganese:
0.383 mg of 2 mg
17%
Selenium:
0.7 µg of 55 µg
1%
Choline:
17.3 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
591 mg
TOP 10%
Magnesium
33 mg
TOP 29%
Copper
0.172 mg
TOP 34%
Calcium
43 mg
TOP 37%
Manganese
0.383 mg
TOP 41%
Phosphorus
84 mg
TOP 68%
Iron
0.55 mg
TOP 75%
Choline
17.3 mg
TOP 77%
Zinc
0.23 mg
TOP 83%
Sodium
11 mg
TOP 85%
Selenium
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
76 IU of 5,000 IU
2%
Vitamin E :
2.38 mg of 15 mg
16%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
4.5 mg of 90 mg
5%
Vitamin B1:
0.095 mg of 1 mg
8%
Vitamin B2:
0.025 mg of 1 mg
2%
Vitamin B3:
0.6 mg of 16 mg
4%
Vitamin B5:
0.303 mg of 5 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.283 mg of 1 mg
22%
Folate:
22 µg of 400 µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
1 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin C
4.5 mg
TOP 30%
Vitamin E
2.38 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B6
0.283 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin A
76 IU
TOP 45%
Folate
22 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B1
0.095 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B5
0.303 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B3
0.6 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin K
1 µg
TOP 78%
Vitamin B2
0.025 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.5 g of 50 g
3%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
26.46 g of 300 g
9%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.64 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
23 mg of 280 mg
8%
Threonine:
69 mg of 1,050 mg
7%
Isoleucine:
54 mg of 1,400 mg
4%
Leucine:
111 mg of 2,730 mg
4%
Lysine:
67 mg of 2,100 mg
3%
Methionine:
20 mg of 1,050 mg
2%
Phenylalanine:
82 mg of 1,750 mg
5%
Valine:
82 mg of 1,820 mg
5%
Histidine:
34 mg of 700 mg
5%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.083 g
Fiber content ratio for Taro
Sugar:
0.4 g
Fiber:
4.1 g
Other:
21.96 g
All nutrients for Taro per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% | 70% |
2.4 times more than Orange
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| 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 Cheddar Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% | 30% |
11.8 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | N/A | 30% |
2.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 9% | 29% |
1.1 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 7% | 75% |
4.7 times less than Beef
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| Calcium | 43mg | 4% | 37% |
2.9 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 591mg | 17% | 10% |
4 times more than Cucumber
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 8% | 29% |
4.2 times less than Almond
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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
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| 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
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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 A | 76IU | 2% | 45% |
219.8 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0% | 59% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | 39% |
1.6 times more than Kiwifruit
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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
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | 73% |
3.7 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 22% | 41% |
2.4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | 78% |
101.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 22µg | 6% | 47% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
143.8 times less than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% |
612.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | N/A | 87% |
568.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
13.3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
10.4 times less than Beef
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
16.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | 92% |
21.9 times less than Tuna
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| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
6.7 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.8 times less than Quinoa
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| 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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| 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%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 11mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
43mg
4%
Iron
1mg
13%
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
Low in Cholesterol
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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.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated 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 Sugars
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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.
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References
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