Nutrients in 5 ounces of Taro

Raw Taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Macros Ratio

Protein Fat Carbs

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Macro Nutrients

Taro

Energy159 kcal

5.47%

Raw Taro has 158.7572 kcal of Energy per 5 ounces, which is 5.47% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years

Fat0.28 g

0.29%

Raw Taro has 0.283495 g of Fat per 5 ounces, which is 0.29% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 97g per day for Men 19-50 years

Saturated Fat0.058 g

0.18%

Raw Taro has 0.058116475 g of Saturated Fat per 5 ounces, which is 0.18% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 32g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 30.035 g

2.2%

Raw Taro has 0.035436875 g of Omega 3 per 5 ounces, which is 2.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 60.082 g

0.48%

Raw Taro has 0.08221355 g of Omega 6 per 5 ounces, which is 0.48% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 17g per day for Men 19-50 years

Cholesterol0 mg

Raw Taro has 0 mg of Cholesterol per 5 ounces, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 290mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Carbohydrate37.5 g

29%

Raw Taro has 37.5063885 g of Carbohydrate per 5 ounces, which is 29% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sugars0.57 g

0.78%

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

Raw Taro has 0.56699 g of Sugars per 5 ounces, which is 0.78% 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

Fiber5.8 g

15.3%

Raw Taro has 5.8116475 g of Fiber per 5 ounces, which is 15.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 38g per day for Men 19-50 years

Protein2.13 g

3.8%

Raw Taro has 2.1262125 g of Protein per 5 ounces, which is 3.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 56g per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamins

Taro

Vitamin A5.67 μg

0.63%

RAE, retinol activity equivalents

Raw Taro has 5.6699 μg of Vitamin A per 5 ounces, which is 0.63% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 900μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B10.13 mg

11.2%

Thiamine

Raw Taro has 0.134660125 mg of Vitamin B1 per 5 ounces, which is 11.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B20.035 mg

2.73%

Riboflavin

Raw Taro has 0.035436875 mg of Vitamin B2 per 5 ounces, which is 2.73% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B30.85 mg

5.3%

Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide

Raw Taro has 0.850485 mg of Vitamin B3 per 5 ounces, which is 5.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 16mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B50.43 mg

8.6%

Pantothenic acid

Raw Taro has 0.429494925 mg of Vitamin B5 per 5 ounces, which is 8.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 5mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B60.4 mg

31%

Pyridoxine

Raw Taro has 0.401145425 mg of Vitamin B6 per 5 ounces, which is 31% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B7

Biotin

No information available

Vitamin B931 μg

7.8%

Folates and Folic Acid

Raw Taro has 31.18445 μg of Vitamin B9 per 5 ounces, which is 7.8% 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 5 ounces, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin C6.38 mg

7.1%

Ascorbic acid

Raw Taro has 6.3786375 mg of Vitamin C per 5 ounces, which is 7.1% 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 5 ounces, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 600IU per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin E3.37 mg

22.5%

Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

Raw Taro has 3.3735905 mg of Vitamin E per 5 ounces, which is 22.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 15mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin K1.4 μg

1.2%

Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Raw Taro has 1.417475 μg of Vitamin K per 5 ounces, which is 1.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 120μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Minerals

Taro

Calcium61 mg

6.1%

Raw Taro has 60.951425 mg of Calcium per 5 ounces, which is 6.1% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Copper0.24 mg

27%

Raw Taro has 0.2438057 mg of Copper per 5 ounces, which is 27% 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

Iron0.78 mg

9.75%

Raw Taro has 0.77961125 mg of Iron per 5 ounces, which is 9.75% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Magnesium46.8 mg

11%

Raw Taro has 46.776675 mg of Magnesium per 5 ounces, which is 11% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 420mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Manganese0.54 mg

23.6%

Raw Taro has 0.542892925 mg of Manganese per 5 ounces, which is 23.6% 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

Phosphorus119 mg

17%

Raw Taro has 119.0679 mg of Phosphorus per 5 ounces, which is 17% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 700mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Potassium838 mg

24.6%

Raw Taro has 837.727725 mg of Potassium per 5 ounces, which is 24.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Selenium0.99 μg

1.8%

Raw Taro has 0.9922325 μg of Selenium per 5 ounces, which is 1.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 55μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Sodium15.6 mg

1.04%

Raw Taro has 15.592225 mg of Sodium per 5 ounces, which is 1.04% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Zinc0.33 mg

2.96%

Raw Taro has 0.32601925 mg of Zinc per 5 ounces, which is 2.96% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 11mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Water100 g

2.7%

Raw Taro has 100.130434 g of Water per 5 ounces, which is 2.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins in 5 ounces of Raw Taro:

5 ounces of Taro is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E.
It has a good amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C.
It also has some Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3.
While 5 ounces of product has trace amounts of Vitamin K, it has no Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.

Minerals in 5 ounces of Raw Taro:

5 ounces of Taro is an excellent source of Copper, Manganese and Potassium.
It has a good amount of Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus.
It also has some Calcium and Zinc.
The product has trace amounts of Selenium and Sodium.

Macronutrients in 5 ounces of Raw Taro:

5 ounces of Taro is an excellent source of Carbohydrate.
It has a good amount of Fiber.
It also has some Protein.
While 5 ounces of product has trace amounts of Omega 3 and Sugars, it has no Fat, Saturated Fat and Omega 6.

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Nutrients in 5 ounces of Taro

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