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Taro chips
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 498 kcal —
- Protein 2.3 g 5%
- Carbohydrate 61 g 22%
- Fat 25 g 32%
- Saturated fat 6.4 g 32%
- Fibre 7.2 g 26%
- Sugars 3.8 g —
- Sodium 342 mg 15%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 5 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 11.3 mg 76%
- Vitamin K 18 µg 15%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.17 mg 14%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.52 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.67 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 20 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 44.3 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 60 mg 5%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 84 mg 20%
- Phosphorus 131 mg 10%
- Potassium 755 mg 16%
- Zinc 0.38 mg 3%
- Copper 0.28 mg 31%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 1.8 µg 3%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 498 | 2.3 g | 61 g | 25 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 141 | 0.7 g | 17 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 × chips | 23 g | 115 | 0.5 g | 14 g | 5.7 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 282 | 1.3 g | 35 g | 14 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 71 | 0.3 g | 8.6 g | 3.5 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 424 | 2 g | 52 g | 21 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 565 | 2.6 g | 69 g | 28 g |
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Questions about Taro chips
How do you make taro chips at home?
Peel the taro, slice it very thinly and evenly, then rinse and dry the slices thoroughly. Toss with a little oil and bake in a single layer at 180 °C for about 15–20 minutes, turning once; take them out as soon as they’re crisp and lightly golden.
Can you cook taro chips in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange thin, lightly oiled slices in a single layer and air-fry at 180 °C for around 10–15 minutes, shaking or turning them halfway through; remove thinner slices as they crisp, since they can brown quickly.
How should you store taro chips so they stay crisp?
Let freshly cooked chips cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Don’t seal them while warm: trapped steam makes them lose their crunch.
What do taro chips go well with?
Their earthy, slightly sweet flavour works well with coconut, lime and chilli, or with a cool dip such as yoghurt with herbs. Serve them alongside a sandwich or as a crunchy topping for soup, rather than leaving them to soften in it.
Are taro chips safe to eat raw?
No. Taro contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals when raw; it needs proper cooking. Commercial taro chips are cooked, and homemade slices should be thoroughly fried or baked until crisp.
Are taro chips more like potato crisps or banana chips?
They’re closer to potato crisps in energy: taro chips have 498 kcal per 100 g, compared with 495 kcal for potato crisps and 519 kcal for banana chips. Banana chips are sweeter, while taro chips tend to have a more savoury, earthy flavour.
How many taro chips make a snack portion?
A small handful, about 23 g, is a practical portion; it provides 115 kcal and 78.7 mg of sodium. Seasoned versions can taste quite salty, so pair them with an unsalted dip or fresh fruit.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168865 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
