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Taro leaves, raw

Taro leaves are the edible leaves of the taro plant, used as a leafy vegetable after cooking. The data here describe the leaves in their raw form. Per 100g, they provide 4.4g of protein, 52mg of vitamin C, 1160µg of vitamin A expressed as retinol equivalent, and 650mg of potassium.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Raw taro leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth and throat, so they should not be eaten raw and require thorough cooking. Cooking can change their nutrient content. Full nutritional figures for the raw leaves are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

35 kcal

Energy

150 kJ

Fat

0.9g

of which saturates

0.2g

Carbohydrate

2.6g

of which sugars

2.2g

Proteine

4.4g

Sale

0.01g

Acqua

86g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

1160µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

52mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.21mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.46mg

Niacin (B3)

1.5mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

39µg

Calcio

110mg

Ferro

2.3mg

Magnesio

45mg

Phosphorus

60mg

Potassio

650mg

Sodio

3mg

Zinco

0.9mg

Copper

0.32mg

Other types of taro leaves

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Taro leaves, steamed

19 kcal

2.4g

0.5g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente