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African Fried Yam Slices Dun - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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African Fried Yam Slices Dun Dun Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs87%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A196.7 IU3.9%Top 30%High
Retinol11.2 mcg
Vitamin C14.1 mg23.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D5.8 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate38.6 mcg9.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid13.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.2 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.7 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus79.3 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.41 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium341 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Zinc0.41 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.41 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Selenium5.8 mcg8.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38 g12.7%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.7 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.91 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.25 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water89.2 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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