Taro shoots (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 shoot · 83 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.8g27% of calories
- Carbs1.9g65% of calories
- Fat0.1g8% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Taro shoots (raw) (1 shoot, 83 g) has 9.1 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 shoot (83 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 23 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 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.
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Burning 9 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 2minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taro shoots (raw)?
One serving of Taro shoots (raw) (1 shoot) has 9.1 calories, which works out to 11 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Taro shoots (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 27% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Taro shoots (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 65% 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 shoots (raw)?
0.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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