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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

Energía

35 kcal

Energía

150 kJ

Grasa

0.9g

of which saturates

0.2g

Carbohydrate

2.6g

of which sugars

2.2g

Proteína

4.4g

Sal

0.01g

Agua

86g

Colesterol

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

Ácido fólico

39µg

Calcio

110mg

Hierro

2.3mg

Magnesio

45mg

Phosphorus

60mg

Potasio

650mg

Sodio

3mg

Zinc

0.9mg

Cobre

0.32mg

Other types of taro leaves

Alimentos

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.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

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

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente