Taro, Cooked

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 17% of daily vitamin B-6, 17% of daily potassium and 6% of daily vitamin C needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin B-6 0.33 mg
  2. Potassium 484 mg
  3. Vitamin C 5 mg
  4. Choline 21.3 mg
  5. Folate (DFE) 19 mcg
  6. Iron 0.72 mg
  7. Zinc 0.27 mg
  8. Calcium 18 mg
  9. Riboflavin 0.02 mg
  10. Protein 0.52 g
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium18 mg1000 mg
Choline21.3 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)19 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.72 mg27 mg
Potassium484 mg2900 mg
Protein0.52 g70 g
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.33 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C5 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.27 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Cooked taro is safe and strongly recommended during pregnancy. It provides complex carbohydrates, potassium, dietary fiber, and B vitamins that sustain maternal energy and support steady blood sugar levels. Taro must always be thoroughly cooked, as high heat is required to destroy naturally irritating calcium oxalate crystals and eliminate soil microbes. Enjoy boiled or steamed taro mashed into savory dishes or added to hearty stews.

Sources: FDA · USDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Taro, Cooked provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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