Yam

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Yam Fun Facts

Three yams piled on each other on white background

Yam are NOT sweet potatoes. They belong to a different plant family. Yams grow as vines and their tubers can grow up to 4.9 feet in length and and weight up to 154 pounds! They are highly regarded for their size, texture, delicious flavor, and cultural value.

Yams piled on ground in dappled sunlight.

Banana leaves are used for cooking, wrapping, and serving food in wide range of cuisines in tropical and subtropical areas.

Yam

close up of pile of raw yams
Course: Side Dish
MyPlate: Grains
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegan, Vegetarian
Type: Food
Servings: 0
Nutrition Facts
Yam
Serving Size
 
136 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
911
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.