Taro
Good nutritional profile
Taro root (corm) cooked without salt, values for the cooked root.
Taro is a starchy corm eaten boiled, steamed or mashed (as Hawaiian poi) in the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean; it must be cooked, as raw taro irritates the mouth. A 150 g cooked portion gives about 210 kcal, under 1 g of protein, nearly 8 g of fiber and about 730 mg of potassium, and is a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper and manganese.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.9% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1% |
| Carbs | 34.6g | 11.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 12.11g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 17.39g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20.4% |
| Water | 64g | 2.6% |
| Calories | 142 | 6.3% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.02 | g | 0.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.05 | g | 0.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.015 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.035 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 5 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.93 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 4 | mcg | 0.4% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.107 | mg | 8.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.028 | mg | 2.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.51 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.331 | mg | 19.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 19 | mcg | 4.8% |
| vitamin C | 5 | mg | 5.6% |
| vitamin E | 2.93 | mg | 19.5% |
| vitamin K | 1.2 | mcg | 1.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 18 | mg | 1.8% |
| iron | 0.72 | mg | 4.0% |
| magnesium | 30 | mg | 7.5% |
| phosphorus | 76 | mg | 10.9% |
| potassium | 484 | mg | 18.6% |
| sodium | 15 | mg | 0.7% |
| zinc | 0.27 | mg | 2.5% |
| copper | 0.201 | mg | 22.3% |
| manganese | 0.449 | mg | 19.5% |
| selenium | 0.9 | mcg | 1.6% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 12 | mg | 1.7% | 113% |
| Isoleucine | 19 | mg | 1.4% | 95% |
| Leucine | 38 | mg | 1.4% | 93% |
| Lysine limiting | 23 | mg | 1.1% | 72% |
| Methionine | 18 | mg | 1.7% | 117% |
| Phenylalanine | 47 | mg | 2.7% | 172% |
| Threonine | 24 | mg | 2.3% | 144% |
| Tryptophan | 8 | mg | 2.9% | 182% |
| Valine | 28 | mg | 1.5% | 105% |
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