Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 145 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.9g36% of calories
- Carbs5.6g52% of calories
- Fat0.6g12% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted) (1 cup, 145 g) has 35 calories, with 3.9 g of protein, 5.6 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).
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
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 307 μg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 51 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 42% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 70 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 125 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 667 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 17 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Calapaz Corp Fresh Cassava Leaves50
- Taro leaves (raw)42
- Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted)24
- Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)24
Burning 35 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted)?
One serving of Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted) (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, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 36% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Taro leaves (cooked, steamed, salted) 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, salted)?
345 mg per serving.
