Benefits
The yam has several nutritional properties, besides of exerting diverse functions in the organism, such as:
- Source of complex carbohydrates, which regulates the steady rise in blood sugar levels.
- Good functioning of the intestine, due to minerals, vitamins and fibers;
- Strengthening of the immune system, because it contains several vitamins and minerals, mostly vitamin C.
- Weightloss: because it is rich in fiber, which provides satiation, and by having substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action that help in eliminating toxins from the body, improving its functioning and favoring the elimination of fat (when associated with physical activity).
Nutritional Values (100g)
| Energy (Kcal) | 118 |
| Protein (g) | 1.53 |
| Total lipid (fat) (g) | 0.17 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 27.88 |
| Fiber (g) | 4.10 |
| Sugars, total (g) | 0.50 |
| Calcium (mg) | 17 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.54 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 21 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 55 |
| Potassium (mg) | 816 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.24 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 17.1 |
