Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Taro Leaves.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Taro Leaves vegetableAvailable year-round
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Taro Leaves Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Taro Leaves (Colocasia esculenta) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 42 kcal and includes 126 µg folate, 241 µg RAE vitamin A, 52 mg vitamin C. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

126 µg folate241 µg RAE vitamin A52 mg vitamin C648 mg potassium
Energy42 kcal
Fiber3.7 g
Vitamin C52 mg
Potassium648 mg

Taro Leaves benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Taro Leaves provides 3.7 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 52 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 648 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 45 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 5 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 2.3 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Taro Leaves nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Taro Leaves vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy42 kcal42 kcal
Water85.7 g85.7 g
Protein5 g5 g
Total fat0.7 g0.7 g
Saturated fat0.2 g0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.3 g0.3 g
Carbohydrate6.7 g6.7 g
Dietary fiber3.7 g3.7 g
Total sugars3 g3 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash1.9 g1.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium107 mg107 mg
Iron2.3 mg2.3 mg
Magnesium45 mg45 mg
Phosphorus60 mg60 mg
Potassium648 mg648 mg
Sodium3 mg3 mg
Zinc0.4 mg0.4 mg
Copper0.3 mg0.3 mg
Manganese0.7 mg0.7 mg
Selenium0.9 µg0.9 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C52 mg52 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.5 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.5 mg1.5 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)126 µg126 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate126 µg126 µg
Folate, DFE126 µg DFE126 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A241 µg RAE241 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene2,895 µg2,895 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin1,932 µg1,932 µg
Vitamin E2 mg2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K108.6 µg108.6 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Taro Leaves?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 42 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 42 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Taro Leaves in the kitchen

Taro Leaves can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.