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Is Yam, raw keto?

✗ NO
Short answer for Keto:
Skip yam, raw on Keto.

Around 23.8 g net carbs per 100 g — a single portion can exceed a full keto day's carb budget.

Why this verdict

Yam, raw nutrition at a glance

For keto, the key number is net carbs per 100 g: if it's under ~5 g, you're fine; over ~10 g, portions matter; over 20 g, skip it.

Primary metric

Net carbs

23.78 g / 100 g

Total carbs: 27.88 g · Fibre: 4.10 g
Energy

Calories

118 kcal / 100 g

Protein & fat

Macros

Protein: 1.53 g

Fat: 0.17 g

Fit for Keto

Daily budget

Target carbs: 5–10% of calories, cap ~30 g/day.

Practical guidance

What to eat instead of yam, raw

Quick take

Even a small serving of yam, raw brings 23.78 g of net carbs per 100 g. That's often several times a Keto-friendly daily budget in a single portion.

Better choices in the same category are typically listed in our foods database — look for options under 5 g net carbs per 100 g.

Full food profile

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