How many calories are in Candied Yams?

One serving has 81 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1/4 Cup (66g) each).

How much protein is in Candied Yams?

1 g of protein per serving, with 18 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Candied Yams?

9 ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yams, 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon flour, sifted, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ….

Candied Yams

Name: Candied Yams
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yams; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon flour, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon orange peel; 1 teaspoon unsalted margarine; 1/2 cup orange juice

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

81kcal per serving

1 gprotein

18 gcarbohydrates

1 gfat

6servings (1/4 Cup (66g))

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups yams nutrition facts
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed nutrition facts
1 teaspoon flour, sifted nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon orange peel nutrition facts
1 teaspoon unsalted margarine nutrition facts
1/2 cup orange juice nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	81 kcal
Total fat	1 g	1%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	118 mg	5%
Total carbohydrates	18 g	7%
Dietary fiber	1 g	4%
Total sugars	12 g
Added sugars	8 g	16%
Protein	1 g	2%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	21 mg	2%
Iron	0 mg	0%
Potassium	167 mg	4%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Cut yams in half and boil until tender, but firm (about 20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4 inch thickness.
Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
Place half of sliced yams in medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
Dot with half the amount of margarine.
Add second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add orange juice.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Notes

Learn more about: Sweet Potatoes and Yams Oranges

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/candied-yams, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.