Taro, boiled in unsalted water
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Taro is a starchy root vegetable. The figures here describe taro boiled in unsalted water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 22g per 100g, alongside 1.2g of protein and 0.2g of fat. It also contains minerals, including 200mg of potassium per 100g.
Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body, while potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Although taro contains little sugar, its starch still contributes to total carbohydrate intake, which is relevant for people monitoring carbohydrates. The salt content of this unsalted preparation is low; adding salt, sauces or other ingredients will change its nutritional composition. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 91 kcal |
Energy | 386 kJ |
Gordura | 0.2g |
Carbohydrate | 22g |
of which sugars | 0.9g |
1.2g | |
Sal | 0.01g |
Água | 73g |
Colesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
5µg | |
0µg | |
7mg | |
0.05mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.5mg | |
0.05mg | |
0µg | |
27mg | |
0.8mg | |
31mg | |
56mg | |
200mg | |
Sódio | 3mg |
1.3mg | |
0.18mg |
Other types of taro
Alimentos | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
130 kcal | 1.7g | 0.2g | – | |
106 kcal | 1.4g | 0.2g | – | |
99 kcal | 1.3g | 0.2g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources, boiled 20 minutes). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.