Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Taro petioles, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 15kcal / 2530kcal (0.59%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.2 g/ 348g (0.92%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 33 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 11 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled taro petioles (the edible stems/leaf stalks of taro), a starchy-lean vegetable commonly cooked as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
Taro petioles are low in calories (about 15 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (1 g) that helps support regular digestion and keeps you fuller for longer. They also have small amounts of carbohydrates (3.2 g) and natural sugars (0.8 g), which are usually fine when paired with balanced meals. Sodium is very low (3 mg), and fat is minimal (0.1 g), so it’s a good option for everyday eating. Since it’s still a vegetable with some carbs, it fits best when portioned alongside rice or other starches.
Healthier tips
- Serve as a side with your 3 full meals (and use it for snacks only if you’re keeping portions small).
- Pair with protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and a healthy fat (small amount of olive oil, nuts, or sesame) to make the meal more filling.
- If you’re also eating rice, keep the rice portion steady and let the taro petioles add volume and fiber.
- Choose simple cooking: boil and lightly season; go easy on salty sauces and extra seasoning.
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Sinigang (with greens), Ginisang gulay, Laing (taro leaves/stems), Dinengdeng
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