Calories in Taro, tahitian, raw
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Taro, tahitian, raw contains 44 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (125 g) provides about 55 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from protein and 18% 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 107% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 19% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 13% of the Daily Value for potassium.
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 | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.97 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 102 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C ? | 96 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron ? | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus ? | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 606 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper ? | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.97 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium50 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.078 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 88 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 184 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 2,045 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 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, 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, 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardlong bean, raw Raw | 47 | 2.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Broccoli, stalks, raw Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.35 g |
| Seaweed, wakame, raw Raw | 45 | 3 g | 9.1 g | 0.64 g |
| Seaweed, raw Raw | 41 | 3.5 g | 7.9 g | 0.49 g |
| Amaranth leaves, raw Raw | 23 | 2.5 g | 4 g | 0.33 g |
| Sesbania flower, raw Raw | 27 | 1.3 g | 6.7 g | 0.04 g |
| Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw Raw | 29 | 4.1 g | 4.8 g | 0.25 g |
| Fiddlehead ferns, raw Raw | 34 | 4.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw taro?
100 g of raw taro has 44 kcal. 1 cup slices (125 g): about 55 kcal.
How much protein is in raw taro?
Raw taro contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 cup slices (125 g). About 23% 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 raw taro?
Raw taro has 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw taro?
Raw taro contains 0.97 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw taro contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (107% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV), potassium (13% DV), Vitamin A (11% DV) and magnesium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw taro?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, taro, tahitian, raw has 44 kcal, while taro, cooked, without salt has 142 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 169310. 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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