Water Yam (Raw) Nutrition Facts

Description: Water Yam, peeled, raw

Local Names: Ewura (Yoruba), Abke (Ibibio)

Scientific Name: Discorea alata

Category: Starchy Roots And Tubers

Calories in Water Yam (Raw)

The calories in 100 grams of Water Yam (Raw) is 121.5 calories (kcal).

Quick Water Yam (Raw)  Nutritional Value

Here is a quick overview of Water Yam (Raw) nutrition information:

Quantity

100g

Calories

121.5 kcl

Fat

0.1g

Protein

2.4g

Carb

26.5g

Detailed Water Yam (Raw)  Nutrition Data

Here is the detailed data on Water Yam (Raw)  nutrition info:

Water Yam (Raw) Macronutrients data

Weight 

100g

Energy

515 Kj

Calories

121.5 kcl

Fat

0.1g

Protein

2.4g

Carb

26.5g

Fiber

2.5g

Water

65.5g

Water Yam (Raw) Minerals Data

Weight 

100g

Calcium

2.04mg

Iron (Fe)

0.7mg

Magnesium

21mg

Phosphorus (P)

122mg

Potassium (k)

816mg

Sodium (Na)

6mg

Zinc (Zn)

0.43mg

Copper (Cu)

0.21mg

Manganese

mg

Water Yam (Raw) Vitamins Data

Weight 

100g

Vitamin A, RAE

2μg

Retinol

mg

Carotene, beta

30μg

Vitamin D

μg

Thiamin, B1

0.05mg

Riboflavin, B2

0.03mg

Niacin, B3 

0.5mg

0.33mg

Folate, B9 (μg)

2μg

Vitamin B12 (μg)

μg

Vitamin C (mg)

15mg

other Water Yam (Raw) Micronutrients

Weight 

100g

Ash

1.4g

Alcohol

-

Caffeine

-

Theobromine

-

Summary of Water Yam (Raw) Ewura (Yoruba), Abke (Ibibio) Nutrition Info

Serving size of 100 grams of Water Yam (Raw) , Ewura (Yoruba), Abke (Ibibio) contains 121.5 calories, 2.4g of Protein, 0.1g of Fat, and 26.5g of Carbs.

Water Yam (Raw) Nutrition facts Summary 

Description: 

Water Yam, peeled, raw

Local Names:

Ewura (Yoruba), Abke (Ibibio)

Scientific Name: 

Discorea alata

Category: 

Starchy Roots And Tubers

Serving Size:

100 grams

Calories: 

121.5 Kcal/100g

Nutrients

- Energy: 515Kj
- Calories: 121.5Kcal
- Fat: 0.1g
- Protein:
2.4g
- Carb:
26.5g
- Fiber:
2.5g
- Water:
65.5g
- Calcium:
2.04mg
- Iron:
0.7mg
- Magnesium:
21mg
- Phosphorus:
122mg
- Potassium:
816mg
- Sodium:
6mg
- Zinc: 
0.43mg
- Copper:
0.21mg
- Manganese: 
mg
- Vitamin A, RAE:
2μg
- Retinol:
μg
- Carotene, beta:
30μg
- Vitamin D:
μg
- Thiamin, B1: 
0.05mg
- Riboflavin, B2:
0.03mg
- Niacin, B3:
0.5mg
- Vitamin B6:
0.33mg
- Folate, B9:
2μg
- Vitamin B12:
μg
- Vitamin C:
15mg
- Ash: 
1.4g

Data sources include: Barbara Stadlmayr, U Ruth Charrondiere, Victor N Enujiugha, Romaric G Bayili, Etel G Fagbohoun, Babacar Samb, Paulina Addy,Ingrid Barikmo, Fatimata Ouattara, Arne Oshaug, Isaac Akinyele, George Amponsah, Annor, Kennedy Bomfeh, Henrietta Ene-Obong, Ifeyironwa Francisca Smith, Ismael Thiam, Barbara Burlingame Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.2 West African Food Composition Table FAO Rome, Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.2, Oguntona, E. B., Akinyele, I. O., eds. (Ehigiator F. A. R., Oterai E. A. (Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.2). Chemical composition and amino acid profile of a Caridean prawn (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii) from Ovia River and tropical periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) from Benin River, Edo State, Nigeria. IJRRAS, 11 (1), 162-167.5). Nutrient composition of commonly eaten foods in Nigeria - Raw, processed and prepared. Ibadan, Nigeria: Food Basket Foundation Publication Series (ISBN 987-31106-3-2), Adeyemo S.M. and Onilude A.A.(Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.3) Enzymatic Reduction of Anti-nutritional Factors in Fermenting Soybeans by Lactobacillus plantarum Isolates from Fermenting Cereals. Nigerian Food Journal Volume 31, Issue 2, Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.3, Pages 84–90 p., https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/