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Super Easy Candied Yams - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Super Easy Candied Yams Recipe

Super Easy Candied Yams has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 95.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 3.3 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Super Easy Candied Yams, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat1%
 Calories from Carbs96%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A120.8 IU2.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C12.6 mg20.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.48 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15.9 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26.1 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.48 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.8 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus48.8 mg4.9%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium0.48 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium18.7 mg0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.48 mg24.2%Top 30%High
Selenium0.97 mcg1.4%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.1 g15.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4 g16%Top 10%Very High
Sugars18.2 g
Glucose1 mg
Fructose1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.6 g3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.14 g0.22%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.3 g 0.46%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 38.8 mg 1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 95.5 g 31.8%

Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33.2%

Sugars 37.7 g

Protein 3.3 g 6.6%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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