Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.7g), fat (0.4g), and carbohydrates (3.9g) per 100g. At just 24 calories per 100g, Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. At 238mg of sodium per 100g, Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 92% water by weight, Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein36%2.7 g
- Fat12%0.41 g
- Carbs52%3.9 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 92.2 | G |
| Energy | 24.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 2.7 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.41 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.9 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 35.5 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.14 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.38 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.3 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 | MG |
| Folate, total | 48.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 212 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 86.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 27.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 460 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 238 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.21 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.14 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.37 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 | UG |
| Energy | 100 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.83 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.04 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 48.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 48.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4238 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.08 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.03 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.03 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.17 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.12 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.09 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.14 | G |
| Leucine | 0.21 | G |
| Lysine | 0.13 | G |
| Methionine | 0.04 | G |
| Cystine | 0.04 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.11 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.10 | G |
| Valine | 0.14 | G |
| Arginine | 0.12 | G |
| Histidine | 0.06 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (145g) | 35 | 3.9g | 0.6g | 5.6g |
Scaled from Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (39% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) is a good source of Potassium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) is a good source of Sodium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
Dietary Considerations
With 460mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
The antioxidant content of Taro Leaves with Salt (Cooked, Steamed) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170544.
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