Oca

Oca

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Oca is a colorful root vegetable native to the Andes region of South America. This tuber has a slightly tangy, lemony flavor that becomes sweeter when exposed to sunlight after harvesting. Oca can be eaten raw, boiled, baked, or roasted, and its leaves are also edible. It provides a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and carbohydrates, making it a nutritious and versatile addition to various dishes.

Macro Impact

A 1 medium tuber serving contains 50 calories, 1g protein, 10g carbs, and 0g fat.

Calorie Burn

How long would it take to burn off 50 calories?
Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace
12 min
YogaModerate effort, gentle pace
8 min
SwimmingModerate effort, freestyle
6 min
Biking12-14 mph, moderate effort
5 min
StairsStair climbing, moderate pace
6 min
Running5 mph (12 min/mile)
4 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 medium tuber (100 g)
Amount per serving
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.3g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate10g
4%
Dietary Fiber8g
29%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.8g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium17mg
1%
Iron13mg
69%
Potassium300mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
10 / 275 g
4%
Fiber
8 / 28 g
29%
Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
3 g
Insoluble Fiber
5 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
1%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
3%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
1%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
3%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
2%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
3%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
13%
Valine
0 / 2 g
2%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
3%
Riboflavin, B2
1 / 1 mg
78%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
7%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
4%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
8%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
7%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
12 / 400 mcg
3%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
40 / 83 mg
48%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
5 / 105 mcg
5%
Minerals
Calcium
17 / 1k mg
2%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
22%
Iron
13 / 13 mg
96%
Magnesium
30 / 370 mg
8%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
15%
Phosphorous
40 / 700 mg
6%
Potassium
300 / 3k mg
10%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
10 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
19%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
1 / 45 mcg
2%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
87 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
10 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

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