Taro leaves, raw
FDC 168487cup (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 99 · +6 vs Vegetables medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Taro leaves, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 99 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 9 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (58% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (27% DV), a good source of potassium (14% DV). Most of its 42 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.74 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 52 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 241 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.21 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0.84 g | |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 67 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168487Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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