Yam, baked

Yam is a starchy tuber eaten as a vegetable, and the figures here refer to baked yam. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 38g per 100g, and supplies 651 kJ of energy. It contains 0.4g of fat and 510mg of potassium per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The carbohydrate content is worth noting for people monitoring their carbohydrate intake. Baked yam contains little salt or saturated fat, although adding salt, butter or other ingredients during preparation changes its nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.