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Nutritional Profile of Raw Taro Shoots - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 36 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Taro Shoots.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Taro Shoots
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Taro Shoots
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Taro Shoots
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Taro Shoots
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Taro Shoots
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.3 g | 657.7 mg | 810 | 2288 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7 mg | 2 mg | 619 | 2834 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 751 | 2478 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 721 | 2789 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 434 | 1762 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 587 | 2260 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 345 | 1689 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 610 | 2805 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 691 | 2368 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 298 | 945 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 920 mg | 260.8 mg | 426 | 1527 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 167 | 452 |
| Folate, food | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 167 | 286 |
| Folate, total | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 173 | 392 |
| Niacin | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 307 | 1756 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 75 µg | 21.3 µg | 332 | 1110 |
| Riboflavin | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 233 | 761 |
| Thiamin | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 203 | 844 |
| Vitamin B6 | 111 µg | 31.5 µg | 249 | 870 |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 6 mg | 248 | 414 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50 IU | 14.2 IU | 360 | 988 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 449 | 710 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 185 | 539 |
| Copper, Cu | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 220 | 761 |
| Iron, Fe | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 234 | 865 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 133 | 385 |
| Manganese, Mn | 122 µg | 34.6 µg | 293 | 908 |
| Phosphorus, P | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 144 | 646 |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 94.1 mg | 234 | 566 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 95 | 689 |
| Sodium, Na | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 451 | 1161 |
| Zinc, Zn | 510 µg | 144.6 µg | 108 | 871 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 95.8 g | 27.2 g | 7 | 42 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 850 mg | 241 mg | 167 | 578 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 11 kcal | 3.1 kcal | 211 | 678 |
| KJ (Energy) | 46 kj | 13 kj | 326 | 1110 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Taro Shoots
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup Slices | 43.0 g | 1.5 oz |
| Shoot | 83.0 g | 2.9 oz |
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| Taro Shoots | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt) | 36 |
(Without Salt) | 36 |
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