USDA Survey

Taro chips

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709569, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

498
Calorieshigh density
2.3g
Proteinmoderate · 5% DV
68.1g
Carbshigh · 25% DV
24.9g
Fathigh · 32% DV
498 calories per 100g

Taro chips contains 498 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.3g of protein, 24.9g of fat, and 68.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 22% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Taro chips is fiber-rich, with 7.2g of dietary fiber per 100g.

2.3g
protein per 100g
Top 78%
protein vs USDA whole foods
498
calories per 100g
7.2g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

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Taro chips contains 498 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.3g of protein, 24.9g of fat, and 68.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 7.2g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🌾 Good Fiber Source

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Taro chips is catalogued there as FDC ID 2709569, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Taro chips reads as good fiber source within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Taro chips is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

At 26% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 498 % Daily Value* Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 342mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 68g 25% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 4g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 60mg 5% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 755mg 16% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

498
Calories per 100g

498 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%25of 2,000 kcal
498 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.3gF: 24.9gC: 68.1g
2.3g
Protein
5% DV
24.9g
Total Fat
32% DV
68.1g
Carbs
25% DV
7.2g
Fiber
26% DV
3.8g
Sugar
no FDA DV
342mg
Sodium
15% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Taro chips ranks on protein

Its 2.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Taro chips vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

2 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 68.1 G
25%
Energy 498 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 7.2 G
26%
Protein 2.3 G
5%
Total Sugars 3.8 G
Total lipid (fat) 24.9 G
32%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 2.0 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 44 MG
Folate, DFE 20.0 UG
Folate, food 20.0 UG
Folate, total 20.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 5 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 18.0 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 60 MG
5%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
7%
Potassium, K 755 MG
16%
Sodium, Na 342 MG
15%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 66.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 37.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 84 MG
Phosphorus, P 131 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 1.8 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 7.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 11 MG
Zinc, Zn 0 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 6.4 G
32%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 4.4 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 12.9 G
MUFA 16:1 0.20 G
MUFA 18:1 4.2 G
MUFA 20:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 12.8 G
PUFA 18:3 0.06 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.00 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.20 G
SFA 16:0 5.7 G
SFA 18:0 0.57 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.00 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Taro chips delivers 2.3g of protein per 100g, more than 22% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 498 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Onion flavored rings

Survey
499 cal
P: 7.7gF: 22.6gC: 65.1g

Vegetable chips

Survey
495 cal
P: 4.7gF: 26.6gC: 59.2g

Multigrain chips (Sun Chips)

Survey
491 cal
P: 8.0gF: 21.1gC: 67.3g

Cracker chips

Survey
491 cal
P: 8.0gF: 21.1gC: 67.3g

Tortilla chips, reduced sodium

Survey
489 cal
P: 9.3gF: 19.8gC: 68.1g

Tortilla chips, flavored

Survey
519 cal
P: 7.4gF: 27.4gC: 60.8g

→ Compare Taro chips side-by-side with Onion flavored rings and Vegetable chips

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Taro chips? ▼
Taro chips contains 498 calories per 100g. It has 2.3g of protein, 24.9g of fat, and 68.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Taro chips? ▼
Per 100g, Taro chips has 2.3g protein (2% of calories), 24.9g fat, and 68.1g carbs. Fiber: 7.2g. Sugar: 3.8g.
How much sodium is in Taro chips? ▼
Taro chips contains 342mg of sodium per 100g, which is 15% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Taro chips high in fiber? ▼
Taro chips contains 7.2g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 26% of the daily recommended value (28g). This is considered a good source of fiber.
Is Taro chips keto-friendly? ▼
Taro chips has 68.1g of carbs per 100g (55% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Taro chips good for a diet? ▼
Taro chips has 498 calories per 100g. Fat content: 24.9g. Contains 7.2g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Taro chips compare to other foods? ▼
Taro chips provides 498 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g. That is 217 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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📣
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📋
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709569) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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