Calories in Taro, cocinado, con sal
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Taro, cocinado, con sal contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza de rodajas (132 g) provides about 187 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from protein and 0,7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in productos vegetales y vegetales on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for copper, 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamina E and 20% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0,11 g | 0,1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0,023 g | 0,1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 251 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34,6 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber I | 5,1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars I | 0,49 g | |
| Protein ? | 0,52 g | 1% |
| Vitamina A C | 4 µg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E I | 2,9 mg | 20% |
| Vitamina K I | 1,2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,51 mg | 3% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) ? | 0,34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamina B6 ? | 0,33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 21,3 mg | 4% |
| Calcio ? | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0,72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesio ? | 30 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo ? | 76 mg | 6% |
| Potasio ? | 484 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0,27 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0,2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese ? | 0,45 mg | 20% |
| Selenio I | 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 0,7%
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
- Protein0,52 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2 g)
- Fiber5,1 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars0,49 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,3 g)
- Fat0,11 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,023 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium251 mgin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,37 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 0,009 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 0,046 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0,024 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0,019 g |
| Leucine ? | 0,038 g |
| Lysine ? | 0,023 g |
| Metionina ? | 0,007 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,011 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,028 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,019 g |
| Valine ? | 0,028 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,036 g |
| Histidina ? | 0,012 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,025 g |
| Ácido aspartico ? | 0,066 g |
| Ácido glutamico ? | 0,06 g |
| Glycine ? | 0,026 g |
| Proline ? | 0,021 g |
| Serine ? | 0,032 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,032 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0,019 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0,003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0,009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,014 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Betacaroteno I | 39 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa I | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 22 µg |
Other components (11)
| Agua ? | 63,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0,97 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 594 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI C | 84 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 19 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 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, cocinado, sin sal Cooked | 142 | 0,52 g | 34,6 g | 0,11 g |
| Taro, crudo Raw | 112 | 1,5 g | 26,5 g | 0,2 g |
| Taro, tahitian, crudo Raw | 44 | 2,8 g | 6,9 g | 0,97 g |
| Taro, disparos, cocinado, con sal Cooked | 14 | 0,73 g | 3,2 g | 0,08 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cocinado, con sal Cooked | 44 | 4,2 g | 6,9 g | 0,68 g |
| Taro, tahitian, cocinado, sin sal Cooked | 44 | 4,2 g | 6,9 g | 0,68 g |
| Taro, hojas, cocinado, vaporizado, con sal Cooked | 24 | 2,7 g | 3,9 g | 0,41 g |
| Taro, cocinado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam, cocinado, hervido, drenaje, o horneados, sin sal Cooked | 116 | 1,5 g | 27,5 g | 0,14 g |
| Yam, cocinado, hervido, drenaje, o horneados, con sal Cooked | 114 | 1,5 g | 27 g | 0,14 g |
| Papas, microondas, cocinado en la piel, piel, sin sal Cooked | 132 | 4,4 g | 29,6 g | 0,1 g |
| Papas, microondas, cocinado, en piel, piel con sal Cooked | 132 | 4,4 g | 29,6 g | 0,1 g |
| Papas, asado, sal agregada en el procesamiento, congelado, sin preparación Cooked | 127 | 2,2 g | 26,2 g | 1,8 g |
| Papas, frito francés, patatas fritas, sal agregada en el procesamiento, congelado, horno-calentado Cooked | 148 | 2,6 g | 27 g | 3,8 g |
| Succotash, (corrientes y limas), cocinado, hervido, drenaje, sin sal Cooked | 115 | 5,1 g | 24,4 g | 0,8 g |
| Cassava, cocinado Cooked | 191 | 1,4 g | 39,6 g | 3 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 142 kcal. 1 taza de rodajas (132 g): about 187 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 0,52 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,69 g in 1 taza de rodajas (132 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos vegetales y vegetales, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked taro?
Cooked taro has 34,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5,1 g of fiber and 0,49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked taro?
Cooked taro contains 0,11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,023 g is saturated (0,1% 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 copper (22% DV), Vitamina E (20% DV), manganese (20% DV), Vitamina B6 (19% DV) and potasio (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked taro?
100 g contains 251 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does taro have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, taro, cocinado, con sal has 142 kcal, while taro, crudo 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 170543. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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