How many calories are in Yam, Raw?

A 100 g serving of Yam, Raw has 118 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Yam, Raw?

Per 100 g there are 1.5 g of protein — about 3% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Yam, Raw?

Per 100 g there are 0.2 g of fat and 27.9 g of carbohydrate, including 4.1 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Yam, Raw high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin C (19% DV), Potassium (17% DV), Dietary Fiber (15% DV).

Vegetables

Yam, Raw

Yam, Raw belongs to the vegetables category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 118 kcal with 1.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 27.9 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is vitamin c — 19% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the foods high in vitamin c: the richest picks guide). Related entries in the same group include Yam, Cooked and Yambean (Jicama), Cooked, or jump to the full food catalog.

118kcalCalories

1.5gProtein

0.2gFat

27.9gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

118 kcal / 100 g

Protein5.5%1.5 g
Fat1.4%0.2 g
Carbs93.1%27.9 g

What this food is high in

Vitamin C 17.1 mg / 100 g Potassium 816 mg / 100 g Dietary Fiber 4.1 g / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	118 kcal	6%
Macronutrients
Protein	1.5 g	3%
Total Fat	0.2 g	<1%
Saturated Fat	0 g	<1%
Carbohydrate	27.9 g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.1 g	15%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	1%
Minerals
Sodium	9 mg	<1%
Potassium	816 mg	17%
Calcium	17 mg	1%
Iron	0.5 mg	3%
Magnesium	21 mg	5%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	17.1 mg	19%
Vitamin A	7 mcg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0%
Other
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Yam, Raw?: A 100 g serving of Yam, Raw has 118 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Yam, Raw?: Per 100 g there are 1.5 g of protein — about 3% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Yam, Raw?: Per 100 g there are 0.2 g of fat and 27.9 g of carbohydrate, including 4.1 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Yam, Raw high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin C (19% DV), Potassium (17% DV), Dietary Fiber (15% DV).

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