Calories in Taro, tahitian, cooked, with salt
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Taro, tahitian, cooked, with salt contains 44 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (137 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% 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 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 13% of the Daily Value for potassium.
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 | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.68 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 290 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 88 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C ? | 38 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 149 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 623 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper ? | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.17 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- 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
- Protein4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.68 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium290 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.055 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.28 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.085 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 86.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.9 g |
| Energy C | 182 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,764 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 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, 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, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt Cooked | 24 | 2.7 g | 3.9 g | 0.41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, kidney, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 33 | 4.8 g | 4.7 g | 0.58 g |
| Beans, kidney, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 33 | 4.8 g | 4.7 g | 0.58 g |
| Seaweed, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 41 | 3.5 g | 7.9 g | 0.49 g |
| Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 2.6 g | 7 g | 0.3 g |
| Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 2.6 g | 7 g | 0.3 g |
| Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 50 | 3 g | 9.2 g | 0.27 g |
| Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 50 | 3 g | 9.2 g | 0.27 g |
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 62 | 4.8 g | 10.1 g | 0.5 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 44 kcal. 1 cup slices (137 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 1 cup slices (137 g). About 33% 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 cooked taro?
Cooked taro has 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 0.68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% 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 (42% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), potassium (13% DV), magnesium (12% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked taro?
100 g contains 290 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, taro, tahitian, cooked, with salt has 44 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 170136. 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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