Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup slices · 137 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.7g33% of calories
- Carbs9.4g55% of calories
- Fat0.9g12% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted) (1 cup slices, 137 g) has 60 calories, with 5.7 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (58% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and calcium (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C58%
- Riboflavin (B2)21%
- Calcium20%
- Iron27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin B612%
- Potassium18%
- Magnesium17%
- Phosphorus13%
- Copper12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup slices (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 121 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 52 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 204 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 92 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 60 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 11minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 8minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted)?
One serving of Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted) (1 cup slices) has 60 calories, which works out to 44 calories per 100 g. That is about 3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Tahitian taro (cooked, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 55% 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 (cooked, unsalted)?
74 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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