Calories in Taro shoots, raw
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Taro shoots, raw contains 11 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 shoot (83 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 6% 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 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.018 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.92 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.075 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 332 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein0.92 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.018 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.037 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 95.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.85 g |
| Energy ? | 46 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 50 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 3 µg |
Other forms of Taro shoots
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro shoots, cooked, without salt Cooked | 14 | 0.73 g | 3.2 g | 0.08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, red, raw Raw | 15 | 0.88 g | 3.3 g | 0.11 g |
| Pumpkin flowers, raw Raw | 15 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.07 g |
| Lettuce, iceberg, raw Raw | 15 | 0.74 g | 3.4 g | 0.074 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Butterbur, (fuki), raw Raw | 14 | 0.39 g | 3.6 g | 0.04 g |
| Lettuce, romaine, green, raw Raw | 18 | 0.98 g | 4.1 g | 0.071 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, green, raw Raw | 19 | 1.1 g | 4.1 g | 0.16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw taro shoots?
100 g of raw taro shoots has 11 kcal. 1 shoot (83 g): about 9 kcal. 0.5 cup slices (43 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw taro shoots?
Raw taro shoots contains 0.92 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.76 g in 1 shoot (83 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw taro shoots?
Raw taro shoots has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw taro shoots?
Raw taro shoots contains 0.09 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.018 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw taro shoots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw taro shoots?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro shoots have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, taro shoots, raw has 11 kcal, while taro shoots, cooked, without salt has 14 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 168489. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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