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Taro shoots, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of taro shoots, raw contains 11 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% Carbs 67% Fat 7%
How taro shoots, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro shoots, raw | 11 kcal | 0.9 g | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Napa cabbage, cooked | 12 kcal | 1.1 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Peeled cucumber, raw | 10 kcal | 0.6 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Mung bean sprouts, canned | 12 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g |
| New Zealand spinach, cooked | 12 kcal | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for taro shoots, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in taro shoots, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
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Calories in common taro shoots, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of taro shoots, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup slices (43 g) | 5 kcal | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 1 shoot (83 g) | 9 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 11 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taro shoots, raw?
Taro shoots, raw has 11 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in taro shoots, raw?
Taro shoots, raw contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Is taro shoots, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Taro shoots, raw has 2.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is taro shoots, raw low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 11 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these taro shoots, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168489 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
