African Fried Yam Slices Dun Dun has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 91.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to African cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for African Fried Yam Slices Dun Dun, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 5% | |
Calories from Carbs | 87% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 196.7 IU | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 11.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 14.1 mg | 23.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 5.8 IU | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 38.6 mcg | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 13.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.41 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 23.2 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 23.7 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 79.3 mg | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.41 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 341 mg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.41 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 5.8 mcg | 8.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 38 g | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 18.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.91 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.25 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 89.2 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%
Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.5 mg 23.5%
Sodium 821.7 mg 34.2%
Total Carbohydrates 91.6 g 30.5%
Dietary Fiber 11.3 g45.2%
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 8.4 g 16.8%
Vitamin A 9.5% Vitamin C 56.7%
Calcium 5.6% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 24.7 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 185
Protein 4 g | Carbs 39.6 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 115
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 156
Protein 2 g | Carbs 30.6 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 19.6 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 1.8 g