Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Taro
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 77% |
| Calories | 141kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.3 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 32.6 g/ 348g (9%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 9 mg/ 70mg (12%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 39 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 62 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 13 mg/ 1500mg (0.87%) very low |
What is this food?
Taro (gabi) is a starchy root vegetable. It’s commonly boiled or cooked until soft, and it’s used in many Filipino dishes like ginataang gabi and sinigang-style meals.
Why it matters to health
Taro can be a good source of dietary fiber (about 5g per 100g), which helps support regular digestion and helps you feel full. It also has carbohydrates for energy, while being low in fat and cholesterol. Sodium is also low (about 13mg per 100g), which is helpful for everyday meals. Since it’s starchy, portion size matters—especially if you’re also eating rice or other starchy snacks in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Pair taro with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) to make your meal more balanced.
- For snacks, keep taro to a small serving and avoid combining it with another starchy snack (like bread or more rice).
- If cooking with coconut milk, choose a recipe that’s not too heavy—use it for flavor, and add more vegetables and protein.
- Try boiling or steaming first, then lightly sauté or simmer to control added oil.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang gabi, Ginataang gabi, Sinigang na gabi, Taro chips (gabi chips), Ube-taro desserts
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