Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Taro lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 48kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.4 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 9.7 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 21 mg/ 70mg (30%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 72 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled taro leaves (taro lvs). It’s a leafy vegetable cooked by boiling, usually eaten as a side dish with rice or mixed with other ingredients.
Why it matters to health
Taro leaves are a good fiber-rich vegetable (about 3.1 g fiber per 100 g). Fiber helps support regular digestion and can help you feel fuller between meals. They also provide carbohydrates (about 9.7 g) but relatively low calories (about 48 kcal), making them a helpful choice for building balanced meals. Plus, they’re low in fat and sodium (about 7 mg per 100 g), which is great when you’re aiming for lighter, everyday meals. If cooked with salty ingredients (like lots of bagoong or extra salt), sodium can go up—so keep the seasoning measured.
Healthier tips
- Pair 1–2 servings of taro leaves with your usual rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) for a more complete meal.
- For snacks, you can enjoy a small portion of boiled taro leaves with a protein dip (like low-sodium bagoong or yogurt-based sauce) instead of salty crackers.
- When cooking, go easy on salty toppings (bagoong, patis, seasoning cubes). Add flavor with garlic, ginger, or calamansi.
- Try portioning: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked greens per meal, depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Laing, Pinakbet, Ginisang dahon ng gabi, Sinigang na gulay (with leafy greens), Dinengdeng
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