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Calories in Yam, Yam Calories, Calories in a Yam, Calories in Yams

How many calories in Yam? See below, the Yam calories for the different serving sizes. We provide you with Yam nutrition facts and the health benefits of Yam to help you lose weight and eat a healthy diet.

Yams are generally consumed across Africa and Asia. When we refer to Yams here, we are referring to a completely different vegetable than the Sweet Potato. We understand in some parts of the world the Sweet Potato is also known as a Yam. So if you are looking for a yellow / orange fleshed Yam, take a look at the Sweet Potato. This variety (Dioscorea) has a creamy flesh. Yam’s come in many different varieties and sizes and are full of vitamins C and B6 and minerals including manganese and potassium. They are also an excellent source of fiber.

Yams are thought to help protect against cardiovascular disease. Other Yam benefits include helping to lower blood pressure.

Calories in Yam, Yam Calories, Calories in a Yam, Calories in Yams See our vegetable calories comparison chart to compare Yam calories with the other calories in vegetables.

Also, have a look how nutritious Yam is in comparison to the other vegetable nutrition facts.

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Yam, raw

Refuse: 14% (Skin)
Scientific Name: Dioscorea spp.

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	118 kcal (494 kJ)
1 cup, cubes, 150 grams	177 kcal (741 kJ)

Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	116 kcal (486 kJ)
1 cup, cubes, 136 grams	158 kcal (661 kJ)
0.5 cup, cubes, 68 grams	79 kcal (330 kJ)

Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	114 kcal (477 kJ)
1 cup, cubes, 136 grams	155 kcal (649 kJ)
0.5 cup, cubes, 68 grams	78 kcal (324 kJ)

Mountain yam, hawaii, raw

Refuse: 17% (Ends and skin)
Scientific Name: Dioscorea pentaphylla

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	67 kcal (280 kJ)
0.5 cup, cubes, 68 grams	46 kcal (190 kJ)
1 yam, 420 grams	281 kcal (1176 kJ)

Mountain yam, hawaii, cooked, steamed, without salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	82 kcal (343 kJ)
1 cup, cubes, 145 grams	119 kcal (497 kJ)

Mountain yam, hawaii, cooked, steamed, with salt

Refuse: 0%

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	82 kcal (344 kJ)
1 cup, cubes, 145 grams	119 kcal (499 kJ)

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

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