Yam nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Yam, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Yam
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 118 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
White yam 62 here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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51 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 18 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957607/ | 64 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 24 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, cubes (150 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -15.1 (alkaline) |
Yam calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of yam | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 118 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, cubes | 177 | 150 g |
Yam Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
White yam 62 here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Yam Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
21µg of 900µg
2.3%
Vitamin E:
1.1mg of 15mg
7%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
51mg of 90mg
57%
Vitamin B1:
0.34mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B2:
0.1mg of 1mg
7.4%
Vitamin B3:
1.7mg of 16mg
10%
Vitamin B5:
0.94mg of 5mg
19%
Vitamin B6:
0.88mg of 1mg
68%
Folate:
69µg of 400µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
50mg of 550mg
9%
Vitamin K:
6.9µg of 120µg
5.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.5 g of 50 g
1.5 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
27.9 g of 300 g
27.9 g (9% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
69.6 g of 2,000 g
69.6 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
36mg of 280mg
13%
Threonine:
162mg of 1,050mg
15%
Isoleucine:
156mg of 1,400mg
11%
Leucine:
288mg of 2,730mg
11%
Lysine:
177mg of 2,100mg
8.4%
Methionine:
63mg of 1,050mg
6%
Phenylalanine:
213mg of 1,750mg
12%
Valine:
186mg of 1,820mg
10%
Histidine:
102mg of 700mg
15%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.08 g
Fiber content ratio for Yam
Sugar:
0.5 g
Fiber:
4.1 g
Other:
23 g
All nutrients for Yam per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | 54% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% | 69% |
2.5 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 1.5g | 4% | 81% |
1.8 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0% | 89% |
195.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | 20% |
3.1 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 24g | N/A | 29% |
2.3 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 28g | 9% | 28% |
Equal to Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% | 59% |
7.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 816mg | 24% | 8% |
5.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.54mg | 7% | 76% |
4.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | 71% |
17.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | 21% |
1.7 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 34% |
1.3 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2% | 82% |
26.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 55mg | 8% | 76% |
3.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% | 86% |
54.4 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | 64% |
4.2 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 17% | 41% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | 45% |
2.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 86% |
4.1 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 3% | 77% |
17.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | 72% |
3.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 23% | 41% |
2.5 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | 64% |
44.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | 46% |
2.7 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | 88% |
159.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | 78% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | N/A | 94% |
1633.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | N/A | 87% |
620.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
25.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0% | 93% |
13.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
17.6 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.1mg | 0% | 93% |
25.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% |
7.7 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.6 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
9.4 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% |
32.7 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 93% |
22 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
0.26%
Total Fat
0.17g
0.17%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.39%
Sodium 9mg
9.3%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.5g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
17mg
1.7%
Iron
0.54mg
6.8%
Potassium
816mg
24%
*
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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
References
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