Starchy Veg

Carbs in Yam

Yam has 27.9g carbs (4.1g fiber) per 100g (3.5 oz). Complex carbs — digested slowly for steady, lasting energy.

Photo: Jessica Iroh

Nutrition

per 100g (3.5 oz)

118

Calories

27.9g

Total Carbs

4.1g

Fiber

0.5g

Sugar

1.5g

Protein

0.2g

Fat

Glyc. Index

12.9

Glycemic Load

Complex carbLow GIMedium GL

Micronutrients

Potassium 816mgSodium 9mgCalcium 17mgIron 0.5mgVitamin C 17.1mg

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