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Nutrition Data For Yam

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This information is intended to be used as a basic guide only. Even though a lot of effort has been put into making this as accurate as possible, it is not guaranteed to be accurate in any way. Bear in mind that different varieties and cultivars exist within most food types, and the nutritional content of each will differ. There are more than 300 different kinds of apple, for example.  Always consult your avian vet if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s diet or nutrition.

Yam Nutrition

Yam

Raw

Nutritional value per 100 g
  
Energy (kJ)494
Energy (kcal)118
Carbohydrates27.9 g
Starch 
Sugars0.5 g
Dietary Fiber4.1 g
Fat0.17 g
Protein1.5 g
Vitamins 

Vitamin A equiv.

7 µg

beta-Carotene

 

lutein zeaxanthin

 

Vitamin A 

 

Thiamine (B1)

0.112 mg

Roboflavin (B2)

0.032 mg

Niacin (B3)

0.552 mg

Panthothenic acid (B5)

0.314 mg

Vitamin (B6)

0.293 mg

Folate (B9)

23 µg

Choline

 

Vitamin C

17.1 mg

Vitamin E

0.35 mg

Vitamin K

2.3 µg
Minerals 

Calcium

17 mg

Copper

 

Iron

0.54 mg

Magnesium

21 mg

Manganese

0.397 mg

Phosphorous

55 mg

Potassium

816 mg

Selenium

 

Sodium

 

Zinc

0.24 mg
Other constituents 
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