Yacon
Yacon is a light and fiber-rich food that supports a balanced diet. It provides a notable amount of protein while being low in fat, including a small content of saturated fats. This vegetable is a good source of potassium, important for maintaining electrolyte balance. Additionally, it contains vitamin C and B vitamins, which contribute to overall wellness.
Macro Impact
A Serving (120 g) of Yacon contains 18 calories, 2.4 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 18 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace3 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace5 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort2 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort2 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace2 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)2 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (120 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates24 / 313 g(8%)
- Dietary Fiber4.3 / 38 g(11%)
- Soluble Fiber3.6 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.72 g
- Total Sugars3.1 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates16.6 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat1.2 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.24 / 25 g(1%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.36 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.48 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.06 g
- Omega-60.24 g
- Omega-90.12 g
- Oleic Acid0.12 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.18 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.24 g
- Myristic Acid0.06 g
- Palmitic Acid0.24 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.06 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein2.4 / 56 g(4%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.06 g
- Serine0.05 g
- Valine0.06 g
- Alanine0.08 g
- Cystine0.01 g
- Cysteine0.01 g
- Proline0.07 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.1 g
- Histidine0.02 g
- Threonine0.04 g
- Isoleucine0.05 g
- Methionine0.01 g
- Tryptophan0.02 g
- Glutamic Acid0.18 g
- Aspartic Acid0.12 g
- Phenylalanine0.05 g
- Glycine0.08 g
- Leucine0.07 g
- Tyrosine0.04 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A2.4 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C6 / 90 mg(7%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.36 / 15 mg(2%)
- Vitamin K6 / 120 ug(5%)
- Vitamin B60.12 / 1.3 mg(9%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.02 / 1.2 mg(2%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.02 / 1.3 mg(2%)
- Niacin (B3)0.36 / 16 mg(2%)
- Folate6 / 400 ug(2%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.12 / 5 mg(2%)
- Biotin1.2 / 30 ug(4%)
- Choline12 / 550 mg(2%)
Minerals
- Calcium12 / 1,000 mg(1%)
- Iron0.6 / 8 mg(8%)
- Magnesium12 / 420 mg(3%)
- Phosphorus24 / 700 mg(3%)
- Potassium240 / 3,400 mg(7%)
- Sodium6 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.24 / 11 mg(2%)
- Copper0.06 / 0.9 mg(7%)
- Manganese0.12 / 2.3 mg(5%)
- Selenium0.6 / 55 ug(1%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0.12 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum1.2 / 45 ug(3%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water90 / 3,700 g(2%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
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