Carbs in a yam

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Leandreaming
Leandreaming Posts: 3 Member
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So, I love yams and am very surprised that it nearly consumes all my carbs to have one. Is a 5 oz yam truly 41 grams of carbs?!

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Yes. It also is full of fiber and vitamin A. All food has calories. It's a good thing because we are fuelled by calories.
  • Loriapt
    Loriapt Posts: 14 Member
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    The Atkin's Carb Counter canned yams 1/2 Cup 29.7 carbs
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,013 Member
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    If 41 grams is most of your carbs for the day, you must be doing a very low-carb diet. If you are, in general you would have to avoid starchy vegetables, like yams. I usually eat @ 150+ grams of carbs, so 41 wouldn't be a big deal to me!
  • Leandreaming
    Leandreaming Posts: 3 Member
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    Trying to stay at 101 so unfortunately yes. But in my opinion potatoes are nutritious and should not be excluded as part of healthy diet:) It's not a candy bar right? Thank you for your response.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Then you can increase your carb allowance for the day, reducing the fat and protein macros proportionately.
  • Leandreaming
    Leandreaming Posts: 3 Member
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    Thank you today might be
    a good day to do just that!!

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