Calories in 1 Cup of Raw Yam

1 cup of raw yam (150 g) has 177 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 42 g of carbohydrates, a split of 5% protein, 1% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of raw yam has 133 and 1 1/2 cups of raw yam has 266 calories. Burning 177 calories takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 14 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Yam Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

177cal

in 1 cup of raw yam (150 g)

Protein2.3 g5% of calories

Fat0.3 g1% of calories

Carbs42 g94% of calories

9% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Yam calories by serving size

Common amounts of raw yam with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	59	0.8 g	0.1 g	14 g
1/2 cup	75 g	89	1.1 g	0.1 g	21 g
100g	100 g	118	1.5 g	0.2 g	28 g
4 oz	113 g	134	1.7 g	0.2 g	32 g
1 cup	150 g	177	2.3 g	0.3 g	42 g
200g	200 g	236	3.1 g	0.3 g	56 g

Raw Yam vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Raw Yam118

Raw Sweet Potato86

Green Peas84

Steamed Hawaii Mountain Yam82

Baked Sweet Potato82

Raw Green Peas81

Raw Hawaii Mountain Yam67

Raw Yam: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of raw yam?

1 cup of raw yam weighs about 150 g and has 177 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of raw yam?

1 cup of raw yam has 2.3 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of raw yam?

1 cup of raw yam has 42 g of carbohydrates, including 6.1 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.

How much raw yam is 100 calories?

100 calories of raw yam is 85 g, about 1/2 cup of raw yam.

More about raw yam

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170071. Original description: Yam, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.