Taro leaves, steamed
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Taro leaves are the leaves of the taro plant, eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe steamed leaves. They provide vitamins and minerals, with some protein and small amounts of carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, they contain 640µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent), 35mg of vitamin C, 360mg of potassium and 2.4g of protein.
Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Taro leaves should be thoroughly cooked before eating, as raw leaves can cause irritation. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 19 kcal |
Energy | 82 kJ |
Fat | 0.5g |
of which saturates | 0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 1.4g |
of which sugars | 1.2g |
2.4g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 92g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
640µg | |
0µg | |
35mg | |
0.14mg | |
0.38mg | |
1.3mg | |
0µg | |
27µg | |
86mg | |
1.2mg | |
20mg | |
27mg | |
360mg | |
Sodium | 2mg |
0.5mg | |
0.18mg |
Other types of taro leaves
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35 kcal | 4.4g | 0.9g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Ref. 4 and 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.