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Taro Shoots (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Taro shoots, raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.9g), fat (0.1g), and carbohydrates (2.3g) per 100g. At just 11 calories per 100g, Taro Shoots (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. With only 1mg of sodium, Taro Shoots (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Composed of 96% water by weight, Taro Shoots (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories11KCAL
Protein0.92G
Fat0.09G
Carbs2.3G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

14kcal
  • Protein27%0.92 g
  • Fat6%0.09 g
  • Carbs67%2.3 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water95.8G
Energy11.0KCAL
Protein0.92G
Total lipid (fat)0.09G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.3G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid21.0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.05MG
Niacin0.80MG
Vitamin B-60.11MG
Folate, total3.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE3.0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Calcium, Ca12.0MG
Iron, Fe0.60MG
Magnesium, Mg8.0MG
Phosphorus, P28.0MG
Potassium, K332MG
Sodium, Na1.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.51MG
Copper, Cu0.09MG
Manganese, Mn0.12MG
Selenium, Se0.90UG
Energy46.0kJ
Ash0.85G
Pantothenic acid0.07MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food3.0UG
Folate, DFE3.0UG
Retinol0UG
Vitamin A, IU50.0IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.02G
SFA 16:00.02G
SFA 18:00.002G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.007G
MUFA 18:10.007G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.04G
PUFA 18:20.03G
PUFA 18:30.01G
Fatty acids, total trans0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup slices (43g)50.4g0g1g
shoot (83g)90.8g0.1g1.9g

Scaled from Taro Shoots (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Taro Shoots (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C

Dietary Considerations

  • Taro Shoots (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 1mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin C: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories11
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.09G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 1.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3G1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 0.92G2%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 12.0MG1%
Iron 0.60MG3%
Potassium 332MG7%

* 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: 168489.

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