Taro, baked
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Taro is a starchy root vegetable, described here in its baked form. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 32g per 100g, and supplies 555 kJ of energy. It contains little fat, at 0.2g per 100g, and provides potassium, at 430mg per 100g. It also contains small amounts of protein and a range of vitamins and minerals.
Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while potassium supports normal muscle and nerve function. The salt content of plain baked taro is low, although adding salt or salty seasonings will increase it. Added fats will also increase its energy content. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 130 kcal |
Energy | 555 kJ |
Fat | 0.2g |
Carbohydrate | 32g |
of which sugars | 1.4g |
1.7g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 61g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
8µg | |
0µg | |
7mg | |
0.05mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.5mg | |
0.05mg | |
0µg | |
33mg | |
1mg | |
41mg | |
69mg | |
430mg | |
Sodium | 5mg |
1.7mg | |
0.23mg |
Other types of taro
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
91 kcal | 1.2g | 0.2g | – | |
106 kcal | 1.4g | 0.2g | – | |
99 kcal | 1.3g | 0.2g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources and calculation from raw, baked 30 minutes). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.