Vegetables

Taro, raw

FDC 169308cup, sliced (104 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 79 · -14 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Taro, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of vitamin e (16% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (15% DV), a good source of potassium (13% DV). Most of its 112 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.5 g · 5%Carb 26.5 g · 93%Fat 0.2 g · 2%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories112 kcal6%
Total fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium11 mg0%
Carbohydrate27 g10%
Dietary fiber4.1 g15%
Sugars0.4 g
Protein1.5 g3%
Potassium591 mg13%
Calcium43 mg3%
Iron0.55 mg3%
Magnesium33 mg8%
Vitamin C4.5 mg5%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E2.4 mg16%

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FDC 169308

Original 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.

Vitamin E16% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV
Potassium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density79 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.5 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g4.1 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g11 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Garlic, rawDensity 80 vs 79Potatoes, flesh and skin, rawDensity 83 vs 79Celeriac, rawDensity 85 vs 79

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