Foods that start with Y
USDA's reference data names 19 common foods that start with Y, from yam to yokan; 7 of them are vegetables and vegetable products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Yam177 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 cup, cubes
- Yambean46 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 cup slices
- Yardlong beans43 calories, 2.5 g protein in 1 cup slices
- Yeast extract spread185 calories per 100 g
- Yellow corn119 calories, 4.1 g protein in 1 oz
- Yellow fleshed potatoes138 calories, 2.1 g protein in 3 oz
- Yellow onions54 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 Onion Edible
Baked Products
- Yeast39 calories, 4.9 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Yellow cake245 calories, 3.6 g protein in 1 piece
Legumes and Legume Products
- Yellow beans255 calories, 16.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Yokan38 calories, 0.7 g protein in 1 oz
Cereal Grains and Pasta
- Yellow corn flour414 calories, 9.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Yellow cornmeal490 calories, 11.6 g protein in 1 cup
Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Yellow peaches62 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 serving NLEA
- Yellow plantains181 calories, 1.9 g protein in 1 cup, sliced
Spices and Herbs
- Yellow mustard152 calories, 10.6 g protein in 1 cup
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
- Yellow rice168 calories, 2.9 g protein in 1 cup, cooked
Finfish and Shellfish Products
- Yellowtail159 calories, 25.2 g protein in 3 oz
Dairy and Egg Products
- Yogurt228 calories, 11.2 g protein in 1 cup
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov