Taro / Dalo / Talo (Peeled, Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Taro, also named dalo or talo in the inspected Monash entry, is low FODMAP at 75 g peeled and raw. The app rates 84 g moderate and 106 g high. These close reference weights make a scale useful. The raw label describes measurement before cooking, not a way to eat taro.
Serving sizes for taro / dalo / talo (peeled, raw)
Taro/dalo/talo, peeled raw reference: 75 g green, 84 g amber and 106 g red in fructans. Cook before consumption; no cooked-weight conversion was verified.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | 75 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 1/3 cup | 84 g | GOS 0.1 g | |
| 1/2 cup | 106 g | GOS 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 0.33 cups
Is taro / dalo / talo (peeled, raw) low FODMAP?
Fructans are moderate at 84 g and high at 106 g; the remaining five groups stay green. Both the 75 g and 84 g references are described as one-third of a cup, while 106 g is about half a cup. The rounded cup labels cannot reliably distinguish the green and amber amounts.
Taro / Dalo / Talo (Peeled, Raw) and IBS: what to know
Preparation safety is separate from IBS portion guidance. Queensland Poisons Information Centre describes raw taro as an irritant that can cause burning and swelling in the mouth and tongue, as well as gastrointestinal irritation. Use edible taro from a food supplier and cook it properly before eating.
Gut-friendly ways to eat taro / dalo / talo (peeled, raw)
Weigh peeled taro for the recipe before cooking, and keep track of its share if making a mash or mixed root dish. Avoid tasting it uncooked while preparing it. Peeled yam and cassava have different portion profiles and should not be measured using taro's cup reference.
Frequently asked questions
Why do two taro ratings both say one-third of a cup?
Household measures are rounded. The listed gram weights differ, so use the scale to distinguish the two portions.
Is raw taro suitable for a salad?
No. The raw entry is a measurement reference. Queensland Poisons identifies irritation from raw taro; it needs appropriate cooking.
Can I apply these portions to taro chips or powder?
Those are different preparations. This check covers peeled root before cooking and does not verify packaged chips, flour or drink powders.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Taro / Dalo / Talo, peeled, raw” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.
- Queensland Poisons Information Centre — Taro
Raw taro irritation and cooked-root context checked 27 September 2026.