Nutrients in 1 pound of Taro

Raw Taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Macros Ratio

Protein Fat Carbs

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Macro Nutrients

Taro

Energy508 kcal

17.5%

Raw Taro has 508.02304 kcal of Energy per 1 pound, which is 17.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years

Fat0.91 g

0.94%

Raw Taro has 0.907184 g of Fat per 1 pound, which is 0.94% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 97g per day for Men 19-50 years

Saturated Fat0.19 g

0.58%

Raw Taro has 0.18597272 g of Saturated Fat per 1 pound, which is 0.58% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 32g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 30.11 g

7.1%

Raw Taro has 0.113398 g of Omega 3 per 1 pound, which is 7.1% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 60.26 g

1.55%

Raw Taro has 0.26308336 g of Omega 6 per 1 pound, which is 1.55% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 17g per day for Men 19-50 years

Cholesterol0 mg

Raw Taro has 0 mg of Cholesterol per 1 pound, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 290mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Carbohydrate120 g

92%

Raw Taro has 120.0204432 g of Carbohydrate per 1 pound, which is 92% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sugars1.8 g

2.5%

Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]

Raw Taro has 1.814368 g of Sugars per 1 pound, which is 2.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fructose

≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]

No information available

Glucose

No information available

Sucrose

No information available

Fiber18.6 g

49%

Raw Taro has 18.597272 g of Fiber per 1 pound, which is 49% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 38g per day for Men 19-50 years

Protein6.8 g

12%

Raw Taro has 6.80388 g of Protein per 1 pound, which is 12% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 56g per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamins

Taro

Vitamin A18 μg

RAE, retinol activity equivalents

Raw Taro has 18.14368 μg of Vitamin A per 1 pound, which is 2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 900μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B10.43 mg

36%

Thiamine

Raw Taro has 0.4309124 mg of Vitamin B1 per 1 pound, which is 36% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B20.11 mg

8.72%

Riboflavin

Raw Taro has 0.113398 mg of Vitamin B2 per 1 pound, which is 8.72% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B32.72 mg

17%

Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide

Raw Taro has 2.721552 mg of Vitamin B3 per 1 pound, which is 17% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 16mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B51.37 mg

27.5%

Pantothenic acid

Raw Taro has 1.37438376 mg of Vitamin B5 per 1 pound, which is 27.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 5mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B61.3 mg

99%

Pyridoxine

Raw Taro has 1.28366536 mg of Vitamin B6 per 1 pound, which is 99% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B7

Biotin

No information available

Vitamin B9100 μg

25%

Folates and Folic Acid

Raw Taro has 99.79024 μg of Vitamin B9 per 1 pound, which is 25% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 400μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B120 μg

Cobalamin

Raw Taro has 0 μg of Vitamin B12 per 1 pound, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin C20.4 mg

22.7%

Ascorbic acid

Raw Taro has 20.41164 mg of Vitamin C per 1 pound, which is 22.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 90mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin D0 IU

Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol

Raw Taro has 0 IU of Vitamin D per 1 pound, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 600IU per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin E10.8 mg

72%

Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

Raw Taro has 10.7954896 mg of Vitamin E per 1 pound, which is 72% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 15mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin K4.54 μg

3.78%

Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Raw Taro has 4.53592 μg of Vitamin K per 1 pound, which is 3.78% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 120μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Minerals

Taro

Calcium195 mg

19.5%

Raw Taro has 195.04456 mg of Calcium per 1 pound, which is 19.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Copper0.78 mg

86.7%

Raw Taro has 0.78017824 mg of Copper per 1 pound, which is 86.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]

No information available

Iron2.5 mg

31%

Raw Taro has 2.494756 mg of Iron per 1 pound, which is 31% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Magnesium150 mg

35.6%

Raw Taro has 149.68536 mg of Magnesium per 1 pound, which is 35.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 420mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Manganese1.74 mg

75.5%

Raw Taro has 1.73725736 mg of Manganese per 1 pound, which is 75.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]

No information available

Phosphorus381 mg

54.4%

Raw Taro has 381.01728 mg of Phosphorus per 1 pound, which is 54.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 700mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Potassium2681 mg

79%

Raw Taro has 2680.72872 mg of Potassium per 1 pound, which is 79% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Selenium3.18 μg

5.77%

Raw Taro has 3.175144 μg of Selenium per 1 pound, which is 5.77% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 55μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Sodium50 mg

3.33%

Raw Taro has 49.89512 mg of Sodium per 1 pound, which is 3.33% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Zinc1.04 mg

9.5%

Raw Taro has 1.0432616 mg of Zinc per 1 pound, which is 9.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 11mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Water320 g

8.66%

Raw Taro has 320.4173888 g of Water per 1 pound, which is 8.66% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins in 1 pound of Raw Taro:

1 pound of Taro has outstanding amounts of Vitamin B6.
It is an excellent source of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
It also has a good amount of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3.
This vegetable has some Vitamin K.
While 1 pound of product has trace amounts of Vitamin A, it has no Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.

Minerals in 1 pound of Raw Taro:

1 pound of Taro has outstanding amounts of Copper.
It is an excellent source of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Potassium.
It also has a good amount of Calcium and Zinc.
This vegetable has some Selenium and Sodium.

Macronutrients in 1 pound of Raw Taro:

1 pound of Taro has outstanding amounts of Carbohydrate.
It is an excellent source of Fiber.
It also has a good amount of Omega 3 and Protein.
This vegetable has some Sugars.
While 1 pound of product has trace amounts of Fat and Omega 6, it has no Saturated Fat.

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