What is Yam? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Yam?

The yam is often confused with a sweet potato and vice versa. The yam is a tuberous root that is related to the lily. The average size is roughly half a foot, but can be much smaller or larger. They have a rough orange skin and orange flesh. The shape is long and round with tapered ends. The flavor is sweet. They are drier than a sweet potato and have a smooth texture once cooked. When baked whole the center is creamy and when fried it will be soft with a crispy exterior. One common characteristic of the yam is that it has a leaner body than a sweet potato.

What does Yam Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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Yam Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (cubes)150g

Cup (cubes) Yam

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	266kcal	13%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	42g	14%
Sugars	2g	4%
Fiber	6g	21%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	14mg	1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Yam?

1 Cup (cubes) of Yam contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Yam?

1 Cup (cubes) of Yam contains 42 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Yam?

1 Cup (cubes) of Yam contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Yam?

1 Cup (cubes) of Yam contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (cubes) of Yam?

There are 266 calories in 1 Cup (cubes) of Yam.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Yam?

There are 50 calories in 1 oz of Yam.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Yam?

There are 803 calories in 1 pound of Yam.