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Yautia
Calories & nutrition facts
tannier, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 98 kcal —
- Protein 1.5 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 22 g 8%
- Fat 0.4 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sodium 21 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 5.2 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.67 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 14%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 0.98 mg 5%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 51 mg 4%
- Potassium 598 mg 13%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.26 mg 29%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 0.7 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 98 | 1.5 g | 22 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × cup, sliced | 135 g | 132 | 2 g | 30 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × root | 305 g | 299 | 4.5 g | 68 g | 1.2 g |
| 2 × cup, sliced | 270 g | 265 | 3.9 g | 60 g | 1.1 g |
| ½ × cup, sliced | 67.5 g | 66 | 1 g | 15 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup, sliced | 405 g | 397 | 5.9 g | 90 g | 1.6 g |
| 4 × cup, sliced | 540 g | 529 | 7.9 g | 120 g | 2.2 g |
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Questions about Yautia
How do you peel and cook yautia?
Trim the ends, peel the thick skin with a knife, then rinse and cut the flesh into chunks. Simmer in salted water for about 20–30 minutes, until a knife slips in easily; drain before mashing or serving.
Can you eat yautia raw?
No. Raw yautia can irritate your mouth and throat, so peel it and cook it thoroughly before eating.
How do you choose and store yautia?
Choose a firm root that feels heavy, without soft, damp or mouldy patches. Keep it in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place and use it promptly; once peeled or cut, refrigerate it in a covered container and cook within a day or two.
What dishes can you make with yautia?
Boiled yautia is good mashed with olive oil or butter, or added to soups and stews. It is also grated for fritters and used with other roots in Caribbean dishes such as pasteles and sancocho.
What can you use instead of yautia?
Taro or tannia is the closest substitute in soups and stews; both have a similarly starchy texture when cooked. For mash or fritters, potato can work, though it is less dense and has a plainer flavour.
Is yautia the same as tannia?
The names are sometimes used for closely related edible roots, and usage differs between regions. In food listings, yautia and tannia may appear separately, so check the root’s name and appearance when buying rather than assuming they are identical.
How much energy does a serving of yautia provide?
A typical serving of sliced yautia is about 135 g and provides 132 kcal. A whole root is much larger, so a portion is usually only part of one.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169401 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
