Taro has a low glycemic index of 55 (typical range 50 to 62). A serving of 1 cup, sliced (104 g) has a glycemic load of 13, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 112 calories, 1.5 g protein, 26.5 g carbohydrate (4.1 g fiber, 0.4 g sugars) and 0.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup, sliced (104 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 27.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 11 mg |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 615 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato | 63 | 12 |
| Corn | 52 | 10 |
| Baked Potato | 78 | 10 |
| Rutabaga | 72 | 9 |
| Sun Dried Tomato | 35 | 8 |
Taro has a glycemic index of 55, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup, sliced (104 g) serving is 13, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of taro has a glycemic load of 13 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Taro has 112 calories per 100 g, and about 116 calories in a 1 cup, sliced (104 g) serving.
Taro is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Taro, raw” (FDC 169308). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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