Food Guide

Yams

Buying Tips

Yams are available throughout the year, depending on the variety. Look for those with tight, unblemished skins.

Varieties

There are more than 150 species of yam, with a wide variety of sizes and shapes. The flesh ranges in color from off-white and yellow to purple and pink.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Scrub yams just before using them, and cook them as you would a potato, either baking, steaming, frying, or boiling and mashing.

Storing

Store them in a paper bag in a cool, dark location for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Highlights

Yams (raw), 1 cup (cubed) (150g)

  • Calories: 177
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrate: 42g
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 6g

*Excellent Source of: Manganese (0.60mg), Potassium (1,224mg), Vitamin B6 (0.44mg), and Vitamin C (25.65mg)

*Good Source of: Copper (0.27mg) and Thiamine (0.17mg)

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