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How Many Calories in Taro Shoots, Raw?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 3 kcal | 0.3g |
| 100g | 11 kcal | 0.9g |
| 0.5 cup slices | 5 kcal | 0.4g |
A taro shoots, raw contains 11 calories per 100g. A typical 0.5 cup slices (43g) provides about 5 calories. Taro Shoots, Raw is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Taro Shoots, Raw Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (43g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3g | 1.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 1.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 332.0mg | 143mg |
| Calcium | 12.0mg | 5mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.3mg |
| Vitamin C | 21.0mg | 9.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0µg | 1µg |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in vitamin C (23% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 7% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 23% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Does taro shoots, raw fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Taro Shoots, Raw contains 2.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Weight management
At 11 calories per 100g, taro shoots, raw is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in taro shoots, raw per 100g?
Taro Shoots, Raw contains 11 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is taro shoots, raw high in calories?
A 0.5 cup slices of taro shoots, raw (43g) has around 5 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is taro shoots, raw good for weight loss?
At 11 calories per 100g, taro shoots, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 0.5 cup slices provides about 5 calories.
How much protein is in taro shoots, raw?
Taro Shoots, Raw contains 0.9g of protein per 100g.
Is taro shoots, raw a good source of fibre?
Taro Shoots, Raw is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does taro shoots, raw compare to watercress, raw?
Taro Shoots, Raw has 11 calories per 100g, close to watercress, raw at 11 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is taro shoots, raw keto-friendly?
Taro Shoots, Raw contains 2.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of taro shoots, raw for 20g of protein?
With 0.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2222g of taro shoots, raw to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to taro shoots, raw by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro Shoots, Raw (this page) | 11 kcal | 0.9g | 2.3g | 0.1g |
| Watercress, Raw | 11 kcal | 2.3g | 1.3g | 0.1g |
| Bamboo Shoots, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt | 11 kcal | 1.5g | 1.5g | 0.2g |
| Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt | 11 kcal | 0.4g | 2.5g | 0.2g |
| Pickles, Cucumber, Sour | 11 kcal | 0.3g | 2.3g | 0.2g |
| Pickles, Cucumber, Sour, Low Sodium | 11 kcal | 0.3g | 2.3g | 0.2g |
| Bamboo Shoots, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 12 kcal | 1.5g | 1.9g | 0.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.