Yam
Recipes featuring Yam
Nutritional Content (per 100g)
1.5
%
Proteins
Starchy tuber, modest protein level.
20.0
%
Fats
Very low fat, negligible unsaturated content.
20.0
%
Carbohydrates
3.3
%
Fiber
Dense tuber with fibrous flesh.
0.5
%
Sugar
1.0
%
Omega-3
Health Scores
1/100
Proteins
Starchy tuber, modest protein level.
0/100
Fats
Very low fat, negligible unsaturated content.
3/100
Fiber
Dense tuber with fibrous flesh.
82/100
Vitamins
Similar to sweet potato with vitamin A/beta-carotene and B vitamins.
60/100
Antioxidants
Similar to sweet potato, moderate antioxidant (carotenoids).
63/100
Prebiotic
Detailed Nutritional Information
Proteins
1.5 % per 100g
Starchy tuber, modest protein level.
Fats
20.0 % per 100g
Very low fat, negligible unsaturated content.
Carbohydrates
20.0 % per 100g
Fiber
3.3 % per 100g
Dense tuber with fibrous flesh.
Sugar
0.5 % per 100g
Omega-3
1.0 % per 100g
Proteins
Quality score: 1/100
Starchy tuber, modest protein level.
Fats
Quality score: 0/100
Very low fat, negligible unsaturated content.
Fiber
Quality score: 3/100
Dense tuber with fibrous flesh.
Vitamins
Quality score: 82/100
Similar to sweet potato with vitamin A/beta-carotene and B vitamins.
Antioxidants
Quality score: 60/100
Similar to sweet potato, moderate antioxidant (carotenoids).
Prebiotic
Quality score: 63/100
Healthy Recipes with Yam
Yam fries
A dish of crispy fried yam sticks, often seasoned with spices and served with a dipping sauce.
Yam porridge
A hearty Nigerian dish made with yam cubes cooked in a flavorful mix of palm oil, onions, peppers, and spices, often enriched with vegetables, fish, or meat.
Fufu
A dough-like staple made from cassava or yams, served with soups or stews.
Pounded yam with egusi soup
A traditional Nigerian dish consisting of smooth, stretchy pounded yam served with egusi soup, a rich and flavorful stew made from ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats or fish.
