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Yam, flesh only, raw

Yam is a starchy root vegetable. The figures here describe its raw flesh only, without the skin. Per 100g, it provides 488 kJ of energy, 28g of carbohydrate, 1.5g of protein and 380mg of potassium. Carbohydrate is its main energy-providing nutrient, while its fat content is low.

Carbohydrate is broken down during digestion to provide energy for the body. For people monitoring carbohydrate intake, the total carbohydrate content is relevant, not just the sugar content. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Cooking and added ingredients can change the nutrient content of the food as eaten. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

114 kcal

Energy

488 kJ

Graisse

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

28g

of which sugars

0.7g

Protéines

1.5g

Sel

0.01g

Alcool

0g

Eau

67g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

4mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.16mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.01mg

Niacin (B3)

0.2mg

Vitamine B6

0.16mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Folate

8µg

Calcium

15mg

Fer

0.7mg

Magnésium

15mg

Phosphorus

27mg

Potassium

380mg

Sodium

2mg

Zinc

0.3mg

Copper

0.01mg

Other types of yam

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Yam, flesh only, boiled in unsalted water

118 kcal

1.6g

0.2g

2.3g

Yam, baked

153 kcal

2.1g

0.4g

–

Yam, steamed

114 kcal

1.5g

0.3g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (flesh only). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Historique de l'article

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine