Vegetables

Yam, raw

FDC 170071cup, cubes (150 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 77 · -16 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Yam, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 77 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of vitamin c (19% DV), a good source of potassium (17% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (15% DV). Most of its 118 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.5 g · 5%Carb 27.9 g · 94%Fat 0.2 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories118 kcal6%
Total fat0.17 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium9 mg0%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Dietary fiber4.1 g15%
Sugars0.5 g
Protein1.5 g3%
Potassium816 mg17%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron0.54 mg3%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C17 mg19%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E0.35 mg2%

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FDC 170071

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C19% DV
Potassium17% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV

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Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density77 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.5 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g4.1 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g9 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Taro, rawDensity 79 vs 77Garlic, rawDensity 80 vs 77Potatoes, flesh and skin, rawDensity 83 vs 77

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