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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Yam"
| Food Name: Cooked Yam | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 116 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 27 | Fiber (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 24 | Water (g): 70 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 5 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 60 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 9 | Omega-6 (mg): 50 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 122 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 6 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 12 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 16 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 16 | Folate DFE (mcg): 16 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 14 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 18 | Phosphorus (mg): 49 |
| Potassium (mg): 670 | Sodium (mg): 8 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 12 | Threonine (mg): 52 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 50 | Leucine (mg): 94 |
| Lysine (mg): 58 | Methionine (mg): 20 |
| Cystine (mg): 18 | Phenylalanine (mg): 69 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 39 | Valine (mg): 60 |
| Arginine (mg): 124 | Histidine (mg): 33 |
| Alanine (mg): 61 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 151 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 176 | Glycine (mg): 52 |
| Proline (mg): 53 | Serine (mg): 79 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 16 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 73 |
| PRAL Score: -12 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Yam
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Yam'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Yam' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 27g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cooked Yam'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Yam' provides around 116 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 6% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cooked Yam' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Yam' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 27g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cooked Yam' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Yam' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 14 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 670 mg (14% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 18 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 49 mg (4% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 8 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Yam in significant amounts?
'Cooked Yam' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 6 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 122 IU (4% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 12 mg (13% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 16 mcg (4% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 16 mcg (4% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 16 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Yam' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Yam' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.