Group
leaf
Edible parts
Leaves, raw
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 146 kJ / 35 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Natural sugars | 2.2 g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1160 µg RE | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 52 mg | 65% |
| Folate | 39 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.21 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.46 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.32 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Taro leaves, raw (CoFID 2021 13-380). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Raw.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Taro leaves (Colocasia esculenta) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leaf. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves, raw.