How Many Calories Are In Yam?
A large, starchy tuber with rough bark-like skin and dry, dense white flesh, boiled, pounded, or fried across West Africa.
Calories per 1 cup cubed (136g)
158
kcal% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Yam
Per 1 cup cubed (136g)
0.7g
sugar
More About Yam
About Calories in Yam
A serving of Yam (136g) contains 158kcal of calories, which is 8% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories measure the energy content of food. Your body needs calories to function, but consuming more than you burn leads to weight gain. When planning your meals, consider that yam is a low source of calories compared to other vegetables.
Compare Calories in Similar Foods
See how Yam compares to other vegetables.
Broccoli
per 1 cup (91g)
31
Spinach
per 1 cup (30g)
7
Carrot
per 1 medium (61g)
25
Tomato
per 1 medium (123g)
22
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 170072 | Last updated: 2026-03-30
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