Calories in Taro leaves, raw
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Taro leaves, raw contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (28 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 58% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 35% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.74 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.15 g | 0.8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars M | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 241 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C ? | 52 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 109 µg | 91% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.46 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.084 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 126 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus ? | 60 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 648 mg | 14% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese ? | 0.71 mg | 31% |
| 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 37%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- 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
- Protein5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.74 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.06 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.31 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.048 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.26 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.39 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.25 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.079 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.064 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.18 g |
| Valine ? | 0.26 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.22 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,895 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1,932 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 85.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 177 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4,825 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 126 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Taro leaves
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt Cooked | 24 | 2.7 g | 4 g | 0.41 g |
| Taro leaves, cooked Cooked | 68 | 5.2 g | 7 g | 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Brussels sprouts, raw Raw | 43 | 3.4 g | 9 g | 0.3 g |
| Cauliflower, green, raw Raw | 31 | 3 g | 6.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Broccoflower, raw Raw | 31 | 3 g | 6.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Parsley, fresh Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
| Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 9.5 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw taro leaves?
100 g of raw taro leaves has 42 kcal. 1 cup (28 g): about 12 kcal. 1 leaf, 11" x 6-1/2" (10 g): about 4 kcal.
How much protein is in raw taro leaves?
Raw taro leaves contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 cup (28 g). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw taro leaves?
Raw taro leaves has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.7 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw taro leaves?
Raw taro leaves contains 0.74 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw taro leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (91% DV), Vitamin C (58% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (35% DV), Folate (B9) (32% DV) and manganese (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw taro leaves?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro leaves have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, taro leaves, raw has 42 kcal, while taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt has 24 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 168487. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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