Taro (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, sliced · 104 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g5% of calories
- Carbs28g93% of calories
- Fat0.2g2% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Taro (raw) (1 cup, sliced, 104 g) has 117 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (93% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (23% DV) and copper (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B623%
- Copper20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber15%
- Vitamin E17%
- Potassium13%
- Phosphorus12%
- Manganese17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, sliced (104 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 4 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 23 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 87 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 36 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 117 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taro (raw)?
One serving of Taro (raw) (1 cup, sliced) has 117 calories, which works out to 112 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Taro (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Taro (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 93% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Taro (raw)?
11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Taro (raw)?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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