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Taro, raw

Taro is a starchy root vegetable, and these figures describe it in its raw form. Per 100g, it provides 26g of carbohydrate and 451 kJ of energy, along with 360mg of potassium and 13mg of vitamin C. Carbohydrate is its main energy-providing nutrient.

Potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function, while vitamin C helps the body form connective tissue and absorb iron from plant foods. Taro should be thoroughly cooked before eating because it contains substances that can irritate the mouth and throat when raw. Cooking can change its nutrient content. Full nutritional figures for raw taro are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

106 kcal

Energy

451 kJ

Graisse

0.2g

Carbohydrate

26g

of which sugars

1.1g

Protéines

1.4g

Sel

0.01g

Eau

68g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

6µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

13mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.08mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.03mg

Niacin (B3)

0.7mg

Vitamine B6

0.08mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Calcium

25mg

Fer

0.8mg

Magnésium

33mg

Phosphorus

58mg

Potassium

360mg

Sodium

4mg

Zinc

1.3mg

Copper

0.2mg

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, boiled in unsalted water

91 kcal

1.2g

0.2g

–

Taro, steamed

99 kcal

1.3g

0.2g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Analysis and literature sources). "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.

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