Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Yam, raw
Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026
118kcal per 100 g
1.5 gProtein
0.17 gFat
27.9 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 118 kcal494 kJ | — |
| Protein | 1.5 g | — |
| Fat | 0.17 g | 0% |
| of which saturated | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — |
| Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | — |
| of which sugars | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Water | 69.6 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 816 mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 1% |
| Beta-carotene | 83 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
In its food group
Position among 790 foods in “Vegetables and Vegetable Products”
Energy118 kcal · median 37 kcal
Protein1.5 g · median 2.1 g
Fibre4.1 g · median 2.2 g
Sugars0.5 g · median 2.2 g
Saturated fat0.04 g · median 0.05 g
Salt0.02 g · median 0.1 g
34% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Potassium816 mg · 24%
- Copper0.18 mg · 20%
- Vitamin C17 mg · 19%
- Vitamin B60.29 mg · 17%
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Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.