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Are yams fattening?

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Unlike white potatoes, yams have more flavor and are an excellent source of vitamin C, B-6 and thiamine, according to Truestar Health. A single serving of fried white potato french fries contains approximately 231 calories and 11 grams of fat, yet a serving of baked yam fries contains approximately 150 calories and less than a gram of fat. read more

A medium sweet potato has almost 4 grams of fiber, 265 milligrams of potassium and more than 26,000 IU of vitamin A, making it a good source of these nutrients. Yams are naturally low in fat, with less than half grams of fat per serving. read more

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