Taro Leaves (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 90% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Taro Leaves (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (5g), fat (0.7g), and carbohydrates (6.7g) per 100g. With 42 calories per 100g, Taro Leaves (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. With only 3mg of sodium, Taro Leaves (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Fiber content sits at 3.7g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Taro Leaves (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 14 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein37%5 g
- Fat12%0.74 g
- Carbs50%6.7 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 85.7 | G |
| Energy | 42.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 5.0 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.74 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.7 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.7 | G |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 52.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.21 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.46 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 | MG |
| Folate, total | 126 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 241 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 109 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 107 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 60.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 648 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 3.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.41 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.27 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.71 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 | UG |
| Energy | 177 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.9 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 126 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 126 | UG |
| Choline, total | 12.8 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 2895 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4825 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1932 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.15 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.13 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.06 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.06 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.31 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.21 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 | G |
| Threonine | 0.17 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 | G |
| Leucine | 0.39 | G |
| Lysine | 0.25 | G |
| Methionine | 0.08 | G |
| Cystine | 0.06 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.20 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.18 | G |
| Valine | 0.26 | G |
| Arginine | 0.22 | G |
| Histidine | 0.11 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leaf (11" x 6-1/2") (10g) | 4 | 0.5g | 0.1g | 0.7g |
| cup (28g) | 12 | 1.4g | 0.2g | 1.9g |
Scaled from Taro Leaves (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Taro Leaves (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Taro Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Taro Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Taro Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Iron (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Taro Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 648mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Taro Leaves (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Taro Leaves (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 3mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Taro Leaves (Raw) is a meaningful source of folate at 126mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
The antioxidant content of Taro Leaves (Raw) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)
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Serving Size 100g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168487.
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