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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

Graisse

0.2g

Carbohydrate

25g

of which sugars

1g

Protéines

1.3g

Sel

0.01g

Eau

70g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

6µg

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

25mg

Fer

0.7mg

Magnésium

31mg

Phosphorus

52mg

Potassium

330mg

Sodium

4mg

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, 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.

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