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Taro, steamed

Taro is a starchy root vegetable, described here in its steamed form. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 25g per 100g, alongside 421 kJ of energy. It contains 0.2g of fat and 330mg of potassium per 100g. These figures are calculated from raw taro data using literature sources.

Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. Steamed taro contains little salt or fat, although added salt, sauces or fats can change the nutritional content of a dish. Its carbohydrate content is relevant for people keeping track of carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

99 kcal

Energy

421 kJ

Gordura

0.2g

Carbohydrate

25g

of which sugars

1g

Proteína

1.3g

Sal

0.01g

Água

70g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

6µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

7mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.05mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.02mg

Niacin (B3)

0.5mg

Vitamina B6

0.05mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Cálcio

25mg

Ferro

0.7mg

Magnésio

31mg

Phosphorus

52mg

Potássio

330mg

Sódio

4mg

Zinco

1.3mg

Copper

0.18mg

Other types of taro

Alimentos

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Taro, baked

130 kcal

1.7g

0.2g

–

Taro, boiled in unsalted water

91 kcal

1.2g

0.2g

–

Taro, raw

106 kcal

1.4g

0.2g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources. Calculation from raw). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Leitura adicional e referências

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Última versão
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente