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Colocasia leaf

Colocasia leaf is the large, veined leaf of a taro-type plant, used cooked whole, chopped or in preparations, with texture shaped by maturity and cooking.

Colocasia leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Colocasia leaf

Colocasia leaf refers to the edible leaves of taro-type plants, used as a cooked vegetable in several regional cuisines. The leaves are large, heart-shaped and green, with a soft surface and pronounced veins; raw leaves are not suitable for ordinary eating because they can be irritating. Thorough cooking is customary before consumption.

Leaves may be sold fresh or preserved, and are cooked whole, chopped or incorporated into preparations. Their flavour is mild and leafy when properly cooked, with texture depending on maturity and cooking method. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish raw, cooked and preserved leaves, as well as any ingredients added during preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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taro leaves

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Colocasia leaf nutrition & diet

Colocasia leaf nutritional value

Reference: Leaf, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
44.5kcal
Protein
3.8g
Carbs
5.5g
Fat
0.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Raw, thoroughly cooked and preserved leaves are not directly comparable; cooking changes water content, and added ingredients affect the finished food. Nutritional data should refer to the edible, prepared form.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Database for Biodiversity, version 4.0 — 0500050 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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