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Dasheen leaves

Dasheen leaves are edible tropical leaves used cooked in soups, stews, and vegetable dishes.

Dasheen leaves — illustrative ingredient image

About Dasheen leaves

Dasheen leaves are the large leaves of a taro plant, generally broad and heart-shaped, with a soft green blade and prominent veins. They are used as a cooked leafy ingredient in soups, stews, sauces, and vegetable dishes.

When cooked, they become tender and can have a mild vegetal flavour with a somewhat soft or mucilaginous texture. They may be chopped or left whole, depending on the dish and local preparation.

Dasheen leaves may be sold fresh, frozen, or in prepared packaged forms. Leaf maturity, preparation, and cooking affect their appearance, tenderness, and texture; the leaves require appropriate cooking before serving.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for dasheen leaves

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English

dasheen leaves

English

taro leaves

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Dasheen leaves nutrition & diet

Dasheen leaves nutritional value

Taro leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
42kcal
Protein
5.0g
Carbs
6.7g
Fat
0.7g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to edible dasheen leaves, including whether the sample contains tender stems, and to the cooked preparation used. Do not substitute corm, spinach, or another taro species. Account for added oil, coconut milk, stock, or sauce, and describe the drained edible portion rather than cooking liquid.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for cooked dasheen leaves and the included edible stems, matching species, preparation, drained portion, and any retained cooking liquid.

Diet considerations

Dasheen leaves are plant-derived, but their dietary fit depends on preparation and accompanying ingredients. They may be cooked with coconut milk, oil, meat, fish, shellfish, or stock, and can appear in stews with cereal ingredients. Plain cooked leaves differ from battered, creamed, or highly seasoned preparations.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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: USDA FoodData Central — Taro leaves, raw ↗. 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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