Calories in Hojas de Taro, crudo
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Hojas de Taro, crudo contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (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 productos vegetales y vegetales on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K, 58% of the Daily Value for Vitamina 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% |
| Vitamina A C | 241 µg | 27% |
| Vitamina C ? | 52 mg | 58% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamina K M | 109 µg | 91% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,46 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1,5 mg | 9% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) ? | 0,084 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 ? | 0,15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 126 µg | 32% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12,8 mg | 2% |
| Calcio ? | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 2,3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesio ? | 45 mg | 11% |
| Fósforo ? | 60 mg | 5% |
| Potasio ? | 648 mg | 14% |
| Zinc ? | 0,41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0,27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese ? | 0,71 mg | 31% |
| Selenio 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 productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2 g)
- Fiber3,7 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,3 g)
- Fat0,74 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,15 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 0,06 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 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 |
| Metionina ? | 0,079 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,064 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,18 g |
| Valine ? | 0,26 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,22 g |
| Histidina ? | 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 |
| Ácido linoléico (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)
| Betacaroteno C | 2.895 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina M | 1.932 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Agua ? | 85,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1,9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 177 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI C | 4.825 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 126 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Hojas de Taro
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hojas de Taro, cocinado, vaporizado, sin sal Cooked | 24 | 2,7 g | 4 g | 0,41 g |
| Hojas de Taro, cocinado 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, crudo Raw | 34 | 2,8 g | 6,6 g | 0,37 g |
| Kale, crudo Raw | 35 | 2,9 g | 4,4 g | 1,5 g |
| Espinas de Bruselas, crudo Raw | 43 | 3,4 g | 9 g | 0,3 g |
| Cauliflower, verde, crudo Raw | 31 | 3 g | 6,1 g | 0,3 g |
| Broccoflower, crudo Raw | 31 | 3 g | 6,1 g | 0,3 g |
| Frijoles verdes, crudo Raw | 31 | 1,8 g | 7 g | 0,22 g |
| Parsley, fresco fresco Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6,3 g | 0,79 g |
| Cowpeas, cápsulas jóvenes con semillas, crudo 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 hojas de Taro?
100 g of raw hojas de Taro has 42 kcal. 1 taza (28 g): about 12 kcal. 1 hoja, 11" x 6-1/2" (10 g): about 4 kcal.
How much protein is in raw hojas de Taro?
Raw hojas de Taro contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,4 g in 1 taza (28 g). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos vegetales y vegetales, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw hojas de Taro?
Raw hojas de Taro 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 hojas de Taro?
Raw hojas de Taro 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 hojas de Taro contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (91% DV), Vitamina 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 hojas de Taro?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0,1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does hojas de taro have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, hojas de Taro, crudo has 42 kcal, while hojas de Taro, cocinado, vaporizado, sin sal 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 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 168487. 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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