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Tahitian taro (raw)
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Tahitian taro (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup slices · 125 g

Calories
55
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.5g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    8.6g
    58% of calories
  • Fat
    1.2g
    18% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Tahitian taro (raw) (1 cup slices, 125 g) has 55 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 8.6 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (133% DV), riboflavin (b2) (23% DV) and iron (20% DV).

Per 100 g
44cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.4g
Net carbs
9g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C133%
  • Riboflavin (B2)23%
  • Iron20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A14%
  • Vitamin B611%
  • Calcium16%
  • Potassium16%
  • Magnesium14%
  • Copper10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup slices (125 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A128 μg
14%
Vitamin C120 mg
133%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin1 mg
8%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)11 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium161 mg
16%
Iron2 mg
20%
Potassium758 mg
16%
Magnesium59 mg
14%
Phosphorus56 mg
8%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 55 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 10min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tahitian taro (raw)?

One serving of Tahitian taro (raw) (1 cup slices) has 55 calories, which works out to 44 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tahitian taro (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Tahitian taro (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Tahitian taro (raw)?

63 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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