Is taro keto?
Taro
Not keto No — taro is not keto-friendly.
A starchy tropical root: a cup of cooked taro has nearly 40 g net carbs, more than a baked potato.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup sliced (cooked) · 132 g- Net carbs
- 39g
- Calories
- 187kcal
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 46 g
- Fiber
- 6.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 194%
1.9× the daily limit
About 16.9 g of taro adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | 142 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 46 g | 35 g |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 5.1 g |
| Net carbs | 39 g | 30 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
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Better keto swaps for taro
Keto substitutes for potatoes 7 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is taro keto?
No — taro is not keto-friendly. A starchy tropical root: a cup of cooked taro has nearly 40 g net carbs, more than a baked potato.
How many net carbs are in taro?
1 cup sliced (cooked) (132 g) of taro has about 39 g net carbs (46 g total carbs minus 6.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 30 g net carbs.
How much taro can I eat on keto?
About 16.9 g of taro adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 194% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for taro?
Try turnips, radishes, daikon radish. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.
