What is Taro? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Taro?

Taro root has leafy tops and a very large root that is shaped like an oblong sweet potato and with less tapering at the ends. The root has a brown skin and the flesh is firm, white and starchy. It's flavor is sweet and similar to a sweet potato. When cooked it maintains its texture and becomes soft without falling apart. Taro is eaten as is, used to make chips, pastas, desserts, cracker and fries.

What does Taro Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Taro Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	32kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	3mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Taro?

1 oz of Taro contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Taro?

1 oz of Taro contains 7 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Taro?

1 oz of Taro contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Taro?

1 oz of Taro contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Taro?

There are 32 calories in 1 oz of Taro.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Taro?

There are 508 calories in 1 pound of Taro.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Taro?

There are 116 calories in 1 Cup of Taro.