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Yam (raw)

A true yam, not what US stores label yam; drier and starchier than sweet potato.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g118 kcal 1.5 g27.9 g 4.1 g0.2 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.3 g23.6 g 3.5 g0.1 g
One cup · 150 g177 kcal2.3 g41.8 g6.1 g0.3 g

Where the calories come from

5%carbs 94%1%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.5 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium9 mg · 0% DV
Potassium816 mg · 17% DV
Calcium17 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium21 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C17.1 mg · 19% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)7 mcg · 1% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)23 mcg · 6% DV
Choline16.5 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin B60.29 mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus55 mg · 4% DV
Copper0.18 mg · 20% DV
Potassium : sodium90.7 : 1 · favorable
Protein2.3 g · 5% DVFiber6.1 g · 22% DVPotassium1224 mg · 26% DVCalcium26 mg · 2% DVIron0.8 mg · 5% DVMagnesium32 mg · 8% DVSodium14 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170071 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1961 gfor 30 g protein
2314 kcalthose grams cost
4.1 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsYam
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliYam
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastYam

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gYam1.3 g#59 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Yam4.1 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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