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How Many Calories in Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 33 kcal | 0.4g |
| 100g | 116 kcal | 1.5g |
| 1 cup, cubes | 158 kcal | 2.0g |
A yam, cooked, boiled, drained contains 116 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, cubes (136g) provides about 158 calories. Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (136g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.5g | 37.4g |
| of which Sugars | 0.5g | 0.7g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 3.9g | 5.3g |
| Sodium | 8.0mg | 11mg |
| Potassium | 670.0mg | 911mg |
| Calcium | 14.0mg | 19mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 16.5mg |
| Vitamin A | 6.0µg | 8µg |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% 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.
- A good source of carbohydrates (10% DV)
- A good source of fibre (14% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of potassium (14% DV)
- A good source of vitamin C (13% DV)
- Calories: 6% DV
- Protein: 3% DV
- Carbohydrates: 10% DV
- Fibre: 14% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 14% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 13% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking yam, cooked, boiled, drained
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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 per 100g?
Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 116 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained high in calories?
A 1 cup, cubes of yam, cooked, boiled, drained (136g) has around 158 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained good for weight loss?
At 116 calories per 100g, yam, cooked, boiled, drained is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup, cubes provides about 158 calories.
How much protein is in yam, cooked, boiled, drained?
Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 1.5g of protein per 100g.
Is yam, cooked, boiled, drained a good source of fibre?
Yes — yam, cooked, boiled, drained 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 compare to potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from granules with milk?
Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained has 116 calories per 100g, close to potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from granules with milk at 116 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of yam, cooked, boiled, drained for 20g of protein?
With 1.5g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1333g of yam, cooked, boiled, drained to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to yam, cooked, boiled, drained by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam, Cooked, Boiled, Drained (this page) | 116 kcal | 1.5g | 27.5g | 0.1g |
| Potatoes, Mashed, Dehydrated, Prepared From Granules with Milk | 116 kcal | 2.1g | 16.1g | 4.8g |
| Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern), Cooked | 116 kcal | 7.7g | 20.8g | 0.5g |
| Lentils | 116 kcal | 9.0g | 20.1g | 0.4g |
| Tofu, Salted and Fermented (fuyu) | 116 kcal | 8.9g | 4.4g | 8.0g |
| Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern), Cooked | 116 kcal | 7.7g | 20.8g | 0.5g |
| Lupins, Mature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled | 116 kcal | 15.6g | 9.3g | 2.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.