Calories in Yam (cooked)

158kcal per 1 cup, cubes (136 g)

116 kcal per 100 g · about 8% of a 2,000-kcal day

True yams are drier and starchier than sweet potatoes, about 158 calories a cooked cup. A filling, fiber-rich carb across West African and Caribbean cooking.

Yam (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup, cubes
Calories116 kcal158 kcal
Protein1.5 g2 g
Carbs27.5 g37.4 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g
Fiber3.9 g5.3 g
Sugar0.5 g0.7 g

Where the calories come from

Logging yam (cooked) the slow way?

Snap a photo of your plate and NibbleCal logs the calories and macros for you — in about 3 seconds.

Try it with a photo

Free forever plan · No credit card required

More vegetables

Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.