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Do Yams Have Carbohydrates?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elizabeth Brown

Yams are a type of dry, starchy root vegetable, or "tuber," similar to the potato. Like many root vegetables, yams have a high carbohydrate count -- between 22 and 42 grams per serving, depending on yam type. In general, yams have more carbohydrates per serving than either red, white, russet or sweet potatoes.

Elizabeth Brown is a journalist who covers health, nutrition, culture and current events. She has written for a variety of web and print publications, including health sites such as Well + Good NYC, Alignyo, and HuffPo Healthy Living. She is a former editor-in-chief of women's health blog Blisstree.com and editor and writer at AARP.org. She has a certificate in nutrition from Cornell and a Master of Arts in public communication from American University.