How many calories are in fried yam?
1 portion (about 200 g) of fried yam has about 415 calories. Yam slices deep-fried until golden, usually served with pepper sauce and sometimes fried fish or turkey tail.
Also called yam chips, fried yam and pepper, chips and pepper.
- Protein
- 3 g · 3%
- Carbs
- 65 g · 63%
- Fat
- 16 g · 35%
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 250 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- High
What it does well
- Yam provides potassium and some fibre
- Filling and satisfying
Worth watching
- Deep-fried, so it absorbs oil
- Low in protein
- Often paired with fried fish or turkey tail
How to make it lighter
- Try boiled or roasted yam instead
- Pair with grilled fish rather than fried
- Share a portion
- Use fresh pepper sauce with less oil
This is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Numbers are estimates that vary by recipe and portion. If you are managing a health condition, talk to your doctor or a dietitian before changing your diet.
Often eaten with fried yam
Questions people ask
How many calories are in fried yam?
A 200 g portion has about 415 calories. Oil absorption and portion size vary.
Is fried yam good for weight loss?
It is calorie-dense because of frying. Boiled or roasted yam is a lighter swap.
Is fried yam okay for diabetics?
Yam is starchy and frying adds fat, so smaller portions with protein are better. A dietitian or doctor can advise on what suits you.
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