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Taro, boiled in unsalted water

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

Graisse

0.2g

Carbohydrate

22g

of which sugars

0.9g

Protéines

1.2g

Sel

0.01g

Eau

73g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

5µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

7mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.05mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.02mg

Niacin (B3)

0.5mg

Vitamine B6

0.05mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Calcium

27mg

Fer

0.8mg

Magnésium

31mg

Phosphorus

56mg

Potassium

200mg

Sodium

3mg

Zinc

1.3mg

Copper

0.18mg

Other types of taro

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Taro, baked

130 kcal

1.7g

0.2g

–

Taro, raw

106 kcal

1.4g

0.2g

–

Taro, steamed

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.

Lectures complémentaires et références

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

Historique de l'article

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine