Taro

About this record

Taro is listed here under Vegetables, with the preparation “Cooked”, from the source record “Taro, cooked, without salt”. 30 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Biotin (B7); missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Vitamin E: 23rd of 511 foods with a value (2.93 mg per 100 g)
• Potassium: 106th of 779 foods with a value (484 mg per 100 g)
• Vitamin B6: 145th of 728 foods with a value (0.331 mg per 100 g)
• Manganese: 147th of 688 foods with a value (0.449 mg per 100 g)
• Copper: 211th of 744 foods with a value (0.201 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Other preparation in the data: Baked

Source record: Taro, baked. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Boiled

Source record: Taro, boiled in unsalted water. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Raw

Source record: Taro, raw. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Steamed

Source record: Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Taro, cooked, without salt” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Taro, cooked” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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