Calories in Taro, tahitien, brut
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Taro, tahitien, brut contains 44 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tasse de tranches (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 légumes et produits végétaux on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 107 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine C, 19 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavine (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 % |
| Vitamine A ? | 102 µg | 11 % |
| Vitamine C ? | 96 mg | 107 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamine (B1) ? | 0,062 mg | 5 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) ? | 0,24 mg | 19 % |
| Niacine (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) ? | 0,12 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamine B6 ? | 0,12 mg | 7 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium ? | 129 mg | 10 % |
| Fer ? | 1,3 mg | 7 % |
| Magnésium ? | 47 mg | 11 % |
| Phosphore ? | 45 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium ? | 606 mg | 13 % |
| Zinc ? | 0,09 mg | 0,8 % |
| Cuivre ? | 0,071 mg | 8 % |
| Manganèse ? | 0,16 mg | 7 % |
| Sélénium 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 légumes et produits végétaux (median 2 g)
- Fat0,97 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,2 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium50 mgabove the median for légumes et produits végétaux (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées ? | 0,078 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées ? | 0,4 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) ? | 0,28 g |
|---|---|
| CFA 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)
| Rétinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Eau ? | 88 g |
|---|---|
| Cendres ? | 1,4 g |
| Énergie ? | 184 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI ? | 2 045 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture ? | 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, cuits, sans sel Cooked | 142 | 0,52 g | 34,6 g | 0,11 g |
| Taro, brut Raw | 112 | 1,5 g | 26,5 g | 0,2 g |
| Taro, pousses, cuits, avec sel Cooked | 14 | 0,73 g | 3,2 g | 0,08 g |
| Taro, tahitien, cuits, avec sel Cooked | 44 | 4,2 g | 6,9 g | 0,68 g |
| Taro, tahitien, cuits, sans sel Cooked | 44 | 4,2 g | 6,9 g | 0,68 g |
| Taro, cuits, avec sel Cooked | 142 | 0,52 g | 34,6 g | 0,11 g |
| Taro, feuilles, cuits, vapeur, avec sel Cooked | 24 | 2,7 g | 3,9 g | 0,41 g |
| Taro, cuits 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haricots de courge, brut Raw | 47 | 2,8 g | 8,4 g | 0,4 g |
| Brocoli, les tiges, brut Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5,2 g | 0,35 g |
| Algues marines, wawame, brut Raw | 45 | 3 g | 9,1 g | 0,64 g |
| Algues marines, brut Raw | 41 | 3,5 g | 7,9 g | 0,49 g |
| Feuilles d'amaranth, brut Raw | 23 | 2,5 g | 4 g | 0,33 g |
| Fleur de Sesbania, brut Raw | 27 | 1,3 g | 6,7 g | 0,04 g |
| Pois à coque, bouts feuillus, brut Raw | 29 | 4,1 g | 4,8 g | 0,25 g |
| Fentes à tête de violon, brut 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 tasse de tranches (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 tasse de tranches (125 g). About 23 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits végétaux, 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 Vitamine C (107 % DV), Riboflavine (B2) (19 % DV), potassium (13 % DV), Vitamine A (11 % DV) and magnésium (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, tahitien, brut has 44 kcal, while taro, cuits, sans sel 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 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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