Taro (cooked, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup slices · 132 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.7g2% of calories
- Carbs46g98% of calories
- Fat0.1g0% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Taro (cooked, salted) (1 cup slices, 132 g) has 187 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (98% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (24% DV), Vitamin E (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (34% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber24%
- Vitamin E26%
- Vitamin B634%
- Copper29%
- Manganese26%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine12%
- Iron12%
- Potassium14%
- Phosphorus14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup slices (132 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 25 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 28 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 28 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 51 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 187 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 36minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taro (cooked, salted)?
One serving of Taro (cooked, salted) (1 cup slices) has 187 calories, which works out to 142 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Taro (cooked, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 2% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Taro (cooked, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 98% 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 (cooked, salted)?
331 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Taro (cooked, salted)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
