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
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup, cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 27.5 g | 37.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 5% Carbs 94% Fat 1%
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