Cinnamon Candied Yams Recipe

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FAQ

Cinnamon Candied Yams has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 53.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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. With 3.1 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 average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Cinnamon Candied Yams, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	5%
	Calories from Fat	15%
	Calories from Carbs	80%

Why this is good for you

Low in Cholesterol
High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

Diet	Suitability
Atkins Diet	LOW
Low Fat Diet	LOW
Zone Diet	LOW

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Vitamin A	9.7 IU	0.2%	Mid 40%	Average
Retinol	12.4 mcg
Vitamin C	1.7 mg	2.9%	Mid 40%	Average
Vitamin D	1 IU	0.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Thiamin	0 mg
Riboflavin	0 mg
Niacin	0.34 mg	1.7%	Mid 40%	Average
Vitamin B6	0 mg
Folate	7.9 mcg	2%	Bottom 30%	Low
Folic Acid	0 mcg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.69 mg	6.9%	Top 30%	High

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Calcium	25.5 mg	2.6%	Mid 40%	Average
Iron	0.34 mg	1.9%	Bottom 30%	Low
Magnesium	17.9 mg	4.5%	Mid 40%	Average
Phosphorus	33.8 mg	3.4%	Bottom 30%	Low
Potassium	238.3 mg	6.8%	Top 30%	High
Sodium	50.3 mg	2.1%	Bottom 30%	Low
Zinc	0.34 mg	2.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Copper	0 mg
Manganese	0.34 mg	17.2%	Top 30%	High
Selenium	0.69 mcg	0.99%	Bottom 30%	Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Carbohydrate	18.4 g	6.1%	Mid 40%	Average
Dietary Fiber	2 g	8.1%	Top 30%	High
Starch	8.6 g
Sugars	7.4 g
Sucrose	6.2 mg
Glucose	0.7 mg
Fructose	0.7 mg
Lactose	0 mg
Maltose	0 mg
Galactose	0 mg

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	1.1 g	2.1%	Bottom 30%	Low
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 mg
Histidine	0 mg
Alanine	0 mg
Aspartic Acid	0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid	0 mg
Glycine	0 mg
Proline	0 mg
Serine	0 mg

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	1.5 g	2.3%	Bottom 30%	Low
Saturated Fat	0.93 g	4.7%	Mid 40%	Average
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Alcohol	0 g
Water	67.9 g
Ash	0.7 g
Caffeine	0 mg
Theobromine	0 mg


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 39

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.4 mg 3.8%

Sodium 146 mg 6.1%

Total Carbohydrates 53.3 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 21.5 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 0.6% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 7.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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