Calories in 500g of Raw Yam

500g of raw yam (500 g) has 590 calories. That is 30% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 7.7 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 139 g of carbohydrates, a split of 5% protein, 1% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 300g of raw yam has 354 calories. Burning 590 calories takes about 105 minutes of brisk walking or 48 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Yam Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

590cal

in 500g of raw yam (500 g)

Protein7.7 g5% of calories

Fat0.9 g1% of calories

Carbs139 g94% of calories

30% 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
500g	500 g	590	7.7 g	0.9 g	139 g

Raw Yam vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Raw Yam118

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Raw Yam: common questions

How many calories are in 500g of raw yam?

500g of raw yam weighs about 500 g and has 590 calories.

How much protein is in 500g of raw yam?

500g of raw yam has 7.7 g of protein, which is 15% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 500g of raw yam?

500g of raw yam has 139 g of carbohydrates, including 21 g of fiber and 2.5 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.