Yam, raw Nutrition Facts
Summary: 118 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 23.8 g (total carbs 27.9 g – fiber 4.1 g) – not keto friendly. Contains 1.5 g protein and 0.2 g fat.
Raw yam is a hearty, starchy food that brings plenty of energy in a simple serving. It has 118 calories, 27.9g carbs, and 1.5g protein, making it a satisfying choice.
With just 0.2g fat and 4.1g fiber, it’s very light in fat and filling enough to keep you comfortable. The fiber helps it feel more substantial.
It also has only 0.5g sugar, so it isn’t especially sweet. That makes raw yam a mild, versatile ingredient for savory dishes.
Yam, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories118kcal
Net Carbs23.8g
Protein1.5g
Fat0.2g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 5%
Carbs 94%
Fat 1%
What is this food made of?
Water 70%
Protein 2%
Carbs 28%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index41Medium
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.75Acidic
Amino Acid Score6%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 118 | 6% | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 9 mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 4.1 g | 16% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.4 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.3 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 138 mcg | 17% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 17.1 mg | 29% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central