It is an excellent food from the nutritional point of view thanks to its content of vitamins and minerals. Water is the most abundant component followed by carbohydrates, which provide energy. Being a root, it absorbs nutrients and assimilates them in the form of sugars. It is a source of E, B and B3 vitamins as well as folates and niacin. Regarding minerals, it is rich on potassium and contains phosphorus, magnesium, iodine and calcium in lower amounts.