{"data":{"name":"Taro","slug":"taro","scientific_name":"Colocasia esculenta","alternate_names":["Gabi"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Taro (gabi) is a starchy root vegetable. It\u2019s commonly boiled or cooked until soft, and it\u2019s used in many Filipino dishes like ginataang gabi and sinigang-style meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang gabi","Ginataang gabi","Sinigang na gabi","Taro chips (gabi chips)","Ube-taro desserts"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":77},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":141,"protein_g":2.3,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.04,"carbohydrates_g":32.6,"fiber_g":5,"sugars_g":0.5,"sodium_mg":13,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":30,"calcium_mg":39,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":62,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":3,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.17,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":0.5,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":9,"water_g":64.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"3\/4 cup, cubed","weight_g":100,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Taro can be a good source of dietary fiber (about 5g per 100g), which helps support regular digestion and helps you feel full. It also has carbohydrates for energy, while being low in fat and cholesterol. Sodium is also low (about 13mg per 100g), which is helpful for everyday meals. Since it\u2019s starchy, portion size matters\u2014especially if you\u2019re also eating rice or other starchy snacks in the same meal.","healthier_tips":["Pair taro with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) to make your meal more balanced.","For snacks, keep taro to a small serving and avoid combining it with another starchy snack (like bread or more rice).","If cooking with coconut milk, choose a recipe that\u2019s not too heavy\u2014use it for flavor, and add more vegetables and protein.","Try boiling or steaming first, then lightly saut\u00e9 or simmer to control added oil."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/taro?agent=true"}}}