How many carbs are in yam, raw?
1 cup, cubes of yam, raw contains about 41.8g of carbohydrate, 35.7g net carbs after subtracting 6.2g of fiber, 2.3g of protein, and 177 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes (150g) | 41.8g | 6.2g | 35.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 27.9g | 4.1g | 23.8g |
Net carbs in yam, raw
1 cup, cubes of yam, raw contains 35.7g of net carbs — total carbs (41.8g) minus dietary fiber (6.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for yam, raw (per 100g)
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 27.9g
- Dietary fiber: 4.1g
- Sugars: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fat: 0.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170071). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in yam, raw?
1 cup, cubes of yam, raw contains about 41.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 6.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 35.7g.
How many net carbs are in yam, raw?
Net carbs in 1 cup, cubes of yam, raw are about 35.7g — that is total carbs (41.8g) minus dietary fiber (6.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is yam, raw good for diabetics?
Yam, raw contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is yam, raw keto-friendly?
Whether yam, raw fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, cubes) provides about 35.7g of net carbs.