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Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)
Vegetables

Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 145 g

Calories
35
2%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.9g
    35% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.8g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    0.6g
    12% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) (1 cup, 145 g) has 35 calories, with 3.9 g of protein, 5.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (34% DV), Vitamin C (57% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (42% DV).

Per 100 g
24cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
11g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.9g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A34%
  • Vitamin C57%
  • Riboflavin (B2)42%
  • Iron21%
  • Copper23%
  • Manganese23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Thiamine17%
  • Niacin11%
  • Folate (B9)17%
  • Calcium12%
  • Potassium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A307 μg
34%
Vitamin C51 mg
57%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
42%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
8%
Folate (B9)70 μg
17%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
1%
Choline30 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium125 mg
12%
Iron2 mg
21%
Potassium667 mg
14%
Magnesium29 mg
7%
Phosphorus39 mg
6%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.2 mg
23%
Manganese1 mg
23%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 17 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Arginine0.2 g—
Cystine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lysine0.2 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 35 calories

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

  • 7min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 4min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 3min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 5min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)?

One serving of Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) (1 cup) has 35 calories, which works out to 24 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 35% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 52% 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 leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)?

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

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