Taro leaves, raw
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Taro leaves are the edible leaves of the taro plant, used as a leafy vegetable after cooking. The data here describe the leaves in their raw form. Per 100g, they provide 4.4g of protein, 52mg of vitamin C, 1160µg of vitamin A expressed as retinol equivalent, and 650mg of potassium.
Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Raw taro leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth and throat, so they should not be eaten raw and require thorough cooking. Cooking can change their nutrient content. Full nutritional figures for the raw leaves are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 35 kcal |
Energy | 150 kJ |
Fat | 0.9g |
of which saturates | 0.2g |
Carbohydrate | 2.6g |
of which sugars | 2.2g |
4.4g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 86g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
1160µg | |
0µg | |
52mg | |
0.21mg | |
0.46mg | |
1.5mg | |
0µg | |
39µg | |
110mg | |
2.3mg | |
45mg | |
60mg | |
650mg | |
Sodium | 3mg |
0.9mg | |
0.32mg |
Other types of taro leaves
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19 kcal | 2.4g | 0.5g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.