Vegetable products and dishes
Taro, peeled, fresh, raw
Tuber vegetable with a light brown rough skin and a cream to pink flesh. Peeled and uncooked.
Vegetable products and dishesSource: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
469kJ
Energy
1.9g
Protein
0.20g
Fat, total
3.5g
Total dietary fibre
1.1g
Total sugars
6.0mg
Sodium
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in taro?
Taro, peeled, fresh, raw contains approximately 112 calories (469 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in taro?
There are 1.9g of protein per 100g of taro, peeled, fresh, raw.
How much sugar is in taro?
Taro, peeled, fresh, raw contains 1.1g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in taro?
Taro, peeled, fresh, raw has 0.2g of total fat per 100g.
Is taro high in fibre?
Taro, peeled, fresh, raw is a source of dietary fibre, providing 3.5g per 100g.
All nutrients
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 469 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 441 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 68.9 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.30 g |
| Fat, total | 0.20 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 3.5 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 23.4 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 23.4 g |
Carbohydrates
9 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0.20 g |
| Glucose | 0.20 g |
| Sucrose | 0.70 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 22.3 g |
Minerals
13 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg |
| Iodine | 0.70 ug |
| Iron | 0.70 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 84.0 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 0 ug |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.60 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 5.0 ug |
| Cystine plus cysteine | 120 mg/gN |
| Cystine plus cysteine | 36.0 mg |
Vitamins
23 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 20.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 20.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 30.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.70 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.53 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 1.2 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.22 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 62.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 62.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 62.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 16.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.4 mg |
Fatty Acids
12 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| C16 | 0 g |
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| C18:1 | 0 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
17 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alanine | 65.0 mg |
| Arginine | 240 mg |
| Aspartic acid | 224 mg |
| Glutamic acid | 141 mg |
| Glycine | 57.0 mg |
| Histidine | 31.0 mg |
| Isoleucine | 44.0 mg |
| Leucine | 91.0 mg |
| Lysine | 60.0 mg |
| Methionine | 16.0 mg |
| Phenylalanine | 68.0 mg |
| Proline | 52.0 mg |
| Serine | 88.0 mg |
| Threonine | 50.0 mg |
| Tyrosine | 50.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 31.0 mg |
| Valine | 60.0 mg |
Organic Acids
5 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Citric acid | 0.20 g |
| Lactic acid | 0 g |
| Malic acid | 0.30 g |
| Oxalic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 1.0 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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Source
Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F009094. All values per 100g of edible portion.