Calories in Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt
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Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt contains 24 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (145 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 29% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 24 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.41 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.083 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 212 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C ? | 35.5 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.044 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.072 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 86 mg | 7% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 460 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 0.37 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 36%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.41 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.083 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium238 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.091 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.21 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.13 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.043 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.035 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.097 g |
| Valine ? | 0.14 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.12 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.062 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.072 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.051 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 92.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.83 g |
| Energy C | 100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 4,238 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 48 µg |
Other forms of Taro
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro, cooked, without salt Cooked | 142 | 0.52 g | 34.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Taro, raw Raw | 112 | 1.5 g | 26.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Taro, tahitian, raw Raw | 44 | 2.8 g | 6.9 g | 0.97 g |
| Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt Cooked | 14 | 0.73 g | 3.2 g | 0.08 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cooked, with salt Cooked | 44 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 0.68 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cooked, without salt Cooked | 44 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 0.68 g |
| Taro, cooked, with salt Cooked | 142 | 0.52 g | 34.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Taro, cooked Cooked | 141 | 1.6 g | 27.6 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt Cooked | 24 | 2.7 g | 4 g | 0.41 g |
| Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.24 g |
| Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.24 g |
| Malabar spinach, cooked Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 2.7 g | 0.78 g |
| Spinach, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 23 | 2.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Mushrooms, white, stir-fried Cooked | 26 | 3.6 g | 4 g | 0.33 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked taro?
100 g of cooked taro has 24 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): about 35 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup (145 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked taro?
Cooked taro has 3.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 0.41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.083 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked taro contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (39% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (29% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV), manganese (16% DV) and copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked taro?
100 g contains 238 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt has 24 kcal, while taro, raw has 112 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170544. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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