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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

Taro
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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54 (low)
Glycemic load 13 (medium)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957607/ 73
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 112 kcal
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
TOP 10% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
TOP 21% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 79% of foods
TOP 29% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 71% of foods
TOP 29% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 71% of foods
TOP 30% 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)

54

Taro Glycemic load (GL)

13

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 52% 1.4% 6.3% 57% 50% 3.8%
Calcium: 129mg of 1,000mg 13%
Iron: 1.7mg of 8mg 21%
Magnesium: 99mg of 420mg 24%
Phosphorus: 252mg of 700mg 36%
Potassium: 1773mg of 3,400mg 52%
Sodium: 33mg of 2,300mg 1.4%
Zinc: 0.69mg of 11mg 6.3%
Copper: 0.52mg of 1mg 57%
Manganese: 1.1mg of 2mg 50%
Selenium: 2.1µg of 55µg 3.8%

Mineral chart - relative view

591 mg
TOP 10%
33 mg
TOP 29%
0.17 mg
TOP 34%
43 mg
TOP 37%
0.38 mg
TOP 41%
84 mg
TOP 68%
0.55 mg
TOP 75%
0.23 mg
TOP 83%
11 mg
TOP 85%
0.7 µg
TOP 86%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 4.6% 48% 0% 15% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 17% 0% 9.4% 2.5%
Vitamin A: 228IU of 5,000IU 4.6%
Vitamin E : 7.1mg of 15mg 48%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 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

4.5 mg
TOP 30%
2.4 mg
TOP 39%
0.28 mg
TOP 41%
76 IU
TOP 45%
22 µg
TOP 47%
0.1 mg
TOP 50%
0.3 mg
TOP 73%
0.6 mg
TOP 76%
17 mg
TOP 77%
1 µg
TOP 78%
0.03 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 26% 69% 2%
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 Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 25% 20% 12% 12% 9.6% 5.7% 14% 14% 15%
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

29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g

Fiber content ratio for Taro

15% 83%
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
Calories 112kcal 6% 70% 2.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.5g 4% 81% 1.9 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.2g 0% 88% 166.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% 30% 11.8 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 22g N/A 30% 2.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 26g 9% 29% 1.1 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 33mg 8% 29% 4.2 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 43mg 4% 37% 2.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 591mg 17% 10% 4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.55mg 7% 75% 4.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0.4g N/A 72% 22.4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 4.1g 16% 21% 1.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.17mg 19% 34% 1.2 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.23mg 2% 83% 27.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 84mg 12% 68% 2.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 11mg 0% 85% 44.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 76IU 2% 45% 219.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0% 59%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16% 39% 1.6 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.38mg 17% 41%
Selenium 0.7µg 1% 86%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8% 50% 2.8 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 2% 89% 5.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4% 76% 16 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6% 73% 3.7 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 22% 41% 2.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 1µg 1% 78% 101.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 22µg 6% 47% 2.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Choline 17mg 3% 77%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0% 87% 143.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g N/A 90% 612.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g N/A 87% 568.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0% 92% 13.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.07mg 0% 92% 10.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0% 94% 16.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.11mg 0% 92% 21.9 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.07mg 0% 93% 6.7 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 93% 4.8 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.08mg 0% 92% 8.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.08mg 0% 92% 24.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.03mg 0% 93% 22 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
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

ⓘ  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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Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  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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Low in Sugars
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Taro nutrition infographic

Taro nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients

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