Yam
Yam by Goya provides 118 kcal per 100 g, with 0.7 g of sugars and 1.3 g of protein. That is 86% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Mixed vegetables category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (150 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | 177 kcal | 288 −59% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 42 g | 15% | 49.2 −43% |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g | 1 g | 4.6 −86% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 6 g | 21% | 17.5 −77% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 16.9 −92% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.9 −98% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1325 Mixed vegetables products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 0.7 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 8 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 4 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other mixed vegetables
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Yam and sodium bisulfite used as a preservative.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (150 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041331090544
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yam?
Yam contains 118 kcal per 100 g and about 177 kcal per serving (1 cup (150 g)).
How much sugar is in Yam?
Yam has 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Yam healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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