Taro pudding

Taro pudding is a creamy, sweet dessert popular in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines, made primarily from mashed taro root, sugar, and coconut milk or cream. It's often served warm or chilled, sometimes with toppings like sesame seeds or fried shallots for added texture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates due to the taro and sugar, with moderate fat from coconut milk, and provides some dietary fiber and potassium from the taro. A standard serving can range from 200 to 350 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Taro is a root vegetable with a naturally purple hue and subtle, earthy sweetness, making it a unique base for desserts. In many Asian cultures, it's also valued for its cultural significance in festivals and as a symbol of prosperity.