Taro
Taro is a fiber-rich root vegetable that supports digestive health and promotes satiety. It is low in fat but provides steady energy through complex carbohydrates. This food is a good source of potassium, which aids in maintaining fluid balance and muscle function. Additionally, it contains valuable vitamins like vitamin C and B6 along with essential minerals such as magnesium and calcium.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (150 g) of Taro contains 168 calories, 2.3 g of protein, 39.8 g of carbohydrates, and 0.3 g of fat.
- Protein
- 2.3 g5%
- Carbs
- 39.8 g93%
- Fat
- 0.3 g2%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 168 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace30 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace43 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort22 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort16 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace21 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)15 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (150 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates39.8 / 313 g(13%)
- Dietary Fiber6.1 / 38 g(16%)
- Soluble Fiber2 g
- Insoluble Fiber4.2 g
- Total Sugars0.6 g
- Other Carbohydrates33 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.3 / 83 g(0%)
- Saturated Fat0.06 / 25 g(0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0.02 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.12 g
- Omega-60.09 g
- Omega-90.02 g
- Oleic Acid0.02 g
- Stearic Acid0.01 g
- Linoleic Acid0.09 g
- Palmitic Acid0.05 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.04 g
Protein
- Protein2.3 / 56 g(4%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.1 g
- Serine0.14 g
- Valine0.12 g
- Alanine0.11 g
- Cystine0.05 g
- Proline0.09 g
- Arginine0.15 g
- Histidine0.05 g
- Threonine0.1 g
- Isoleucine0.08 g
- Methionine0.03 g
- Tryptophan0.03 g
- Glutamic Acid0.26 g
- Aspartic Acid0.29 g
- Phenylalanine0.12 g
- Glycine0.11 g
- Leucine0.17 g
- Tyrosine0.08 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A6 / 900 ug(1%)
- Vitamin C6.8 / 90 mg(8%)
- Vitamin E3.6 / 15 mg(24%)
- Vitamin K1.5 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.42 / 1.3 mg(33%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.14 / 1.2 mg(12%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.04 / 1.3 mg(3%)
- Niacin (B3)0.9 / 16 mg(6%)
- Folate33 / 400 ug(8%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.45 / 5 mg(9%)
- Choline26 / 550 mg(5%)
Minerals
- Calcium64.5 / 1,000 mg(6%)
- Iron0.83 / 8 mg(10%)
- Magnesium49.5 / 420 mg(12%)
- Phosphorus126 / 700 mg(18%)
- Potassium886.5 / 3,400 mg(26%)
- Sodium16.5 / 2,300 mg(1%)
- Zinc0.35 / 11 mg(3%)
- Copper0.26 / 0.9 mg(29%)
- Manganese0.57 / 2.3 mg(25%)
- Selenium1 / 55 ug(2%)
Other
- Water105.9 / 3,700 g(3%)
Sources
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