Xanthosoma taioba
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Xanthosoma taioba

Common name:
Taioba

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable Root and tuber

Part of plant/stage of process:
leaf, raw

Taioba leaves and tubers are widely consumed in South America as a cooking ingredient in local cuisines. It contains significant amount of protein, calcium, and iron, and a good source of vitamin C.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(33) 136
Water (g)89.2
Protein (g)2.9
Fat (g)0.9
Available carbohydrates (g)1
Dietary Fiber (g)4.5
Ash (g)1.5
Ca (mg)141
Fe (mg)1.9
Mg (mg)38
P (mg)53
K (mg)290
Na (mg)1
Zn (mg)0.6
Vit A-RAE (mcg)1160
ß-carotene (mcg)
VitC (mg)17.9
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