The Purple Yam (ube) benefits

The Purple and blue foods are an excellent source of nutrients. These foods derive their shade from the antioxidant Anthocyanin. It is a very energy defense towards cell damage and attacks on your immune system. They are nutritionally similar to other types of potatoes; they are rich in carbohydrates but low in protein and fat. In the Philippines, it is a major vegetable crop and an important source of food. It is abundant in the last months of the year. And this is why during the Christmas holidays, a lot of desserts and snacks in the Philippines are made of purple yam. It is used in a variety of desserts, as well as a flavor for ice cream, milk, Swiss rolls, tarts, cookies, cakes, and other pastries.

Nutritional value of Purple Yam Tuber
Serving Size: 100 g
Calories 118 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1.53 Kcal.


Proximity Amount % DV
Water 69.6 g N/D
Energy 118 Kcal N/D
Protein 1.53 g 3.06%
Total Fat (lipid) 0.17 g 0.49%
Carbohydrate 27.89 g 21.45%
Total dietary Fiber 4.1 g 10.79%

Minerals Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 17 mg 1.70%
Iron, Fe 0.54 mg 6.75%
Magnesium, Mg 21 mg 5.00%
Phosphorus, P 55 mg 7.86%
Potassium, K 816 mg 17.36%
Sodium, Na 9 mg 0.60%
Zinc, Zn 0.24 mg 2.18%
Copper, Cu 0.18 mg 20.00%
Selenium, Se 0.7 µg 1.27%


Vitamins Amount % DV
Water soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.11 mg 9.17%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.03 mg 2.31%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.55 mg 3.44%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.31 mg 6.20%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.29 mg 22.31%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 23 µg 5.75%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 17.1 mg 19.00%

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