Taro — Calories and Macros
Starchy tropical root. Used in poi, taro chips.
per 1 cup cooked (~132g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
0.8g
Carbs
46g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
0.4g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
142
Protein
0.6g
Carbs
34.8g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
5.3g
Sugar
0.3g
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Common questions
How many calories are in taro?
1 cup cooked (~132g) of taro has 187 calories, with 0.8g protein, 46g carbs, and 0.1g fat.
How much protein is in taro?
Taro has 0.8g of protein per 1 cup cooked (~132g). That is about 0g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is taro good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Taro is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.
Is taro healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, taro is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.