Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Yautia
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 95% |
| Calories | 122kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.8 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 29.4 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 5 mg/ 70mg (7%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 38 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 53 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Yautia (also called gabi or taro root) is a starchy root vegetable. In a 100g serving, it provides energy from carbohydrates and some fiber, with very little fat.
Why it matters to health
Yautia helps fill you up because it has carbohydrates and dietary fiber (about 1.7g per 100g). Fiber supports easier digestion and helps you feel satisfied between meals. It also has low fat and very low sodium (about 24mg), which is helpful for keeping meals lighter. Since it’s a starchy root, portion size matters—especially if you already have rice, noodles, or bread in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a side or part of your meal plate: aim for about 1/2 cup cooked (or a palm-size portion) if you also eat rice.
- Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, or lightly sautéed instead of deep-frying.
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables to balance the meal.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it smaller and avoid adding too much sugar or creamy toppings.
- For best comfort, cook it well until tender (root vegetables are easier to digest when fully cooked).
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang yautia, Pinakbet with yautia, Sinigang na gabi, Bicol express with gabi, Nilagang yautia
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