Affiliate links on this page — disclosure. As an Amazon Associate, CJ Affiliate, and AWIN publisher we earn from qualifying purchases.

How Many Calories in Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

CIRCLEDNA

Circle DNA Nutrition & Diet Report

Find out how your genes affect the way your body processes nutrients, carbs and fat. DNA-personalised diet plan based on 500+ genetic markers.

Get Your DNA Nutrition Report →
114
calories per 100g
155 calories per 1 cup, cubes (136g)
1.5gProtein
27.0gCarbs
0.1gFat
3.9gFibre

Affiliate links:

⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)32 kcal0.4g
100g114 kcal1.5g
1 cup, cubes155 kcal2.0g
grams
114kcal
1.5gprotein
27.0gcarbs
0.1gfat
3.9gfibre

A yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt contains 114 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, cubes (136g) provides about 155 calories. Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (136g)
Calories114 kcal155 kcal
Protein1.5g2.0g
Carbohydrates27.0g36.7g
of which Sugars0.5g0.7g
Fat0.1g0.1g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre3.9g5.3g
Sodium244.0mg332mg
Potassium670.0mg911mg
Calcium14.0mg19mg
Iron0.5mg0.7mg
Vitamin C12.1mg16.5mg
Vitamin A6.0µg8µg
Selenium0.7µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

Useful for tracking yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt

As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner we earn from qualifying purchases and other referrals. Disclosure ›

AMAZON

Vegetable Chopper

Prep veg in seconds.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Steamer Basket

Keeps more nutrients than boiling.

Check Price →

Have a cat or dog? Check whether yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. Use a meal prep container set to portion out yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt for the week. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.

Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt per 100g?

Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt contains 114 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt high in calories?

A 1 cup, cubes of yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt (136g) has around 155 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt good for weight loss?

At 114 calories per 100g, yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup, cubes provides about 155 calories.

How much protein is in yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt?

Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt contains 1.5g of protein per 100g.

Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt a good source of fibre?

Yes — yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt provides 3.9g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt compare to beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned?

Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt has 114 calories per 100g, close to beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned at 114 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt for 20g of protein?

With 1.5g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1333g of yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, or Baked, with Salt (this page)114 kcal1.5g27.0g0.1g
Beans, Great Northern, Mature Seeds, Canned114 kcal7.4g21.0g0.4g
Beans, White, Mature Seeds, Canned114 kcal7.3g21.2g0.3g
Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained Solids114 kcal7.0g20.2g0.9g
Beans, Great Northern, Mature Seeds, Canned, Low Sodium114 kcal7.4g21.0g0.4g
Lentils, Mature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled114 kcal9.0g19.5g0.4g
Loma Linda Vege-Burger, Canned, Unprepared114 kcal22.2g3.7g1.2g

More kit for yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt tracking

Affiliate links — we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure ›

YUTRIENTS

Build Your Own Supplement Blend

Choose exactly what's in it — a personalised daily supplement mixed to order in the UK from 200+ ingredients, no fillers or proprietary blends.

Build Your Blend →
AMAZON

Meal Prep Containers

Batch-cook and portion vegetables for the week.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Digital Kitchen Scales

Weigh veg accurately before cooking.

Check Price →

Last updated:

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.