Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed

vegetables

USDA name: Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt

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100 cal
P:3gC:4gF:0g
2.0g fiber
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g

Calories100

Total Fat0.4g

Saturated Fat0.0g

Total Carbs3.9g

Fiber2.0g

Sugars0.0g

Protein2.7g

Macro Breakdown

Protein2.7g (36%)
Carbs3.9g (52%)
Fat0.4g (12%)

Health Scores (0-10)

10.0
Metabolic
9.3
Inflammation
7.4
Hormonal
6.2
Gut Health
10.0
Skin Health
5.0
Brain Health
10.0
Bone Health
7.0
Sleep
7.4
Exercise
5.8
Longevity
5.4
Detox
10.0
Immunity
7.4
Pral
6.0
Satiety
0.0
Nutrient Density
8.6
Bioavailability
3.9
Electrolyte
6.0
Methylation

🧬 How Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed Affects Your Health

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Testosterone 2% DV

Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.

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Cortisol & Stress 5% DV

Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.

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Cortisol 4% DV

Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.

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Thyroid 2% DV

Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.

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Anemia

iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.

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Skin Health

vitamin c + vitamin a. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.

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Iron 7% DV

7% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.

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Magnesium 5% DV

5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.

Complete Nutrient Profile

NutrientAmount / 100g% Daily Value
Energy Kcal100.0 kJ—
Protein2.7 g5% DV
Total Fat0.4 g1% DV
Carbohydrate3.9 g1% DV
Fiber2.0 g7% DV
Sodium238.0 mg10% DV
Calcium86.0 mg7% DV
Iron1.2 mg7% DV
Magnesium20.0 mg5% DV
Phosphorus27.0 mg2% DV
Potassium460.0 mg10% DV
Zinc0.2 mg2% DV
Vitamin C35.5 mg39% DV
Vitamin B60.1 mg4% DV
Folate48.0 µg12% DV
Vitamin A212.0 µg24% DV
Selenium0.9 µg2% DV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt good for blood pressure?
Yes. Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt provides 460mg of potassium per 100g (10% DV). Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting sodium's effects and relaxing blood vessel walls. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is 1.9.
Is Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt good for weight loss?
Yes. At only 100 calories per 100g with 2g of fiber, Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt is filling and nutrient-dense — ideal for weight loss. The fiber slows digestion and increases satiety hormones (GLP-1, PYY), helping you eat less at subsequent meals.
Does Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt boost immunity?
Yes. Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt provides 35.5mg of vitamin C per 100g (39% DV) — one of the best food sources. Vitamin C supports white blood cell production, acts as an antioxidant, and strengthens skin barrier defense.
Does Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt contain anti-nutrients?
Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard — bind calcium). Goitrogens (raw cruciferous — broccoli, kale, cabbage — can impair thyroid iodine uptake). Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes. Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).