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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Taro"
| Food Name: Cooked Taro | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 142 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 35 | Fiber (g): 5 |
| Net Carbs (g): 30 | Water (g): 64 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 9 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 46 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 14 | Omega-6 (mg): 32 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 84 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 4 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 5 | Vitamin E (mg): 3 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 19 | Food Folate (mcg): 19 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 19 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 18 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 30 | Phosphorus (mg): 76 |
| Potassium (mg): 484 | Sodium (mg): 15 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 8 | Threonine (mg): 24 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 19 | Leucine (mg): 38 |
| Lysine (mg): 23 | Methionine (mg): 7 |
| Cystine (mg): 11 | Phenylalanine (mg): 28 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 19 | Valine (mg): 28 |
| Arginine (mg): 36 | Histidine (mg): 12 |
| Alanine (mg): 25 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 66 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 60 | Glycine (mg): 26 |
| Proline (mg): 21 | Serine (mg): 32 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 21 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 39 |
| PRAL Score: -8 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Taro
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Taro'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Taro' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 35g (around 13% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cooked Taro'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Taro' provides around 142 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cooked Taro' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Taro' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 35g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cooked Taro' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Taro' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 18 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 484 mg (10% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 30 mg (7% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 76 mg (6% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 15 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Taro in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin E (mg): 3 mg (20% DV).
'Cooked Taro' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 4 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 84 IU (3% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 5 mg (6% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Taro' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Taro' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.