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Thanksgiving Yams - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Thanksgiving Yams Recipe

Thanksgiving Yams has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 64g 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Thanksgiving Yams, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A14000 IU280%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium380 mg10.9%
Sodium190 mg7.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars34 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 190 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 64 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 34 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 280% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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