Calories in 8 Oz of Raw Yam

8 oz of raw yam (227 g) has 268 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 3.5 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 63 g of carbohydrates, a split of 5% protein, 1% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of raw yam has 201 calories. Burning 268 calories takes about 48 minutes of brisk walking or 22 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Yam Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

268cal

in 8 oz of raw yam (227 g)

Protein3.5 g5% of calories

Fat0.4 g1% of calories

Carbs63 g94% of calories

13% 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
8 oz	227 g	268	3.5 g	0.4 g	63 g

Raw Yam vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Raw Yam118

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Raw Green Peas81

Raw Hawaii Mountain Yam67

Raw Yam: common questions

How many calories are in 8 oz of raw yam?

8 oz of raw yam weighs about 227 g and has 268 calories.

How much protein is in 8 oz of raw yam?

8 oz of raw yam has 3.5 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 8 oz of raw yam?

8 oz of raw yam has 63 g of carbohydrates, including 9.3 g of fiber and 1.1 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.