Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Tabo
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 14% |
| Calories | 110kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 26.7 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 1.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 7 mg/ 750mg (0.93%) |
Phosphorus | 36 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Potassium | 135 mg/ 2000mg (6%) |
Sodium | 16 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0.2 mg/ 7mg (3%) |
What is this food?
Tabo (taro) — a starchy root vegetable commonly cooked as a viand or side dish. A 100 g serving has about 110 kcal and provides carbohydrates and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Tabo can help give you steady energy because it has carbohydrates. It also has dietary fiber (4.4 g), which supports better digestion and helps you feel fuller. The sugar content (18.5 g) is naturally present in the food, so it’s still important to watch portions—especially if you also have rice, noodles, or other starchy snacks in the same meal. It’s also very low in fat (0.2 g) and has very low sodium (16 mg), which is good for everyday heart-friendly eating when paired with balanced dishes.
Healthier tips
- Keep the plate balanced: aim for 1/4 plate tabo with more non-starchy veggies and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).
- If your meal already has rice or noodles, reduce the tabo portion to avoid too much starch in one sitting.
- Choose cooking methods like boiling, steaming, or lightly sautéing instead of heavy frying.
- For snacks, pair tabo with protein (like boiled egg or tofu) or add veggies to improve fullness.
- Since tabo has some natural sugar, enjoy it regularly but not in very large servings—especially on days with sweet drinks or desserts.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang Tabo, Taro/Tabo Chips, Taro in Coconut Milk (Ginataan), Taro with Shrimp, Taro Stew (with Vegetables)
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