Vegetables
Good — Yam (Boiled) supports fat-burning.
A true yam, not a sweet potato. Lower on the glycemic index than white potato, but the portion carbohydrate load is still substantial.
Per serving: 1 cup cubed (136g)
Glycemic index 54 · Carbs 37g · Fat 0g · Processing whole
A FatTonic Score of 71 places yam (boiled) in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 17 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Yam (Boiled) has a glycemic load of 17 and a FatTonic Score of 71 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. A true yam, not a sweet potato. Lower on the glycemic index than white potato, but the portion carbohydrate load is still substantial.
With a FatTonic Score of 71/100 (Good), yam (boiled) supports fat-burning. A true yam, not a sweet potato. Lower on the glycemic index than white potato, but the portion carbohydrate load is still substantial.