Yams are a good source of vitamin C which is vital in fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing. It is also help in anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function. It also ... Continued
Yams are a good source of vitamin C which is vital in fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing.
It is also help in anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function. It also provides good amounts of fibre, potassium, manganese, and metabolic B vitamins.
Healthy nervous system
For diabetics
Good for eye sight
Good antioxidants
Endocrine system
Yams are mainly composed of complex carbohydrates and soluble fibre. It is an excellent source of B complex vitamins like Vitamin C, B6, B1, riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid and niacin. It also contains a good amount of antioxidants such as betacarotene. It is a rich source of minerals like copper, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
One cup (136 grams) of cooked yam contains:
Calories: 158
Carbohydrate: 37 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Vitamin C: 18% of Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin B5: 9% of DV
Manganese: 22% of DV
Magnesium: 6% of DV
Potassium: 19% of DV
Thiamine: 11% of DV
Copper: 23% of DV
Folate: 6% of DV
