4 slices (200g) of Boiled Yam has about 179 kcal. Most of its energy (98%) comes from carbohydrate. It is the lightest of the 5 yam and plantain dishes in this guide, weight for weight.
Per 4 slices (200g)
179
kcal
Protein 0.4g
1% of energy
Carbs 44.2g
98% of energy
Fat 0.2g
1% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 8g, sugar 0.8g, sodium 8mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
90 kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbohydrate
22.1g
Fat
0.1g
Common questions
How many calories are in Boiled Yam?
4 slices (200g) of Boiled Yam has about 179 kcal, with 0.4g protein, 44.2g carbohydrate and 0.2g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Boiled Yam?
About 90 kcal per 100g, with 0.2g protein, 22.1g carbohydrate and 0.1g fat.
Is Boiled Yam high in protein?
No. 4 slices (200g) has 0.4g of protein, only 1% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
How accurate is this?
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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