Calories in Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato has 86 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium (130 g) has about 112 kcal.
A naturally sweet starchy vegetable with fiber. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.
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| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 20.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.0 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
Nutrition by grams
Typical portions
- Calories
- 86 kcal
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
- Carbs
- 20.1 g
Calories in typical portions
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal | 1.6 g |
| 1 medium | 130 g | 112 kcal | 2.1 g |
| 1 large | 180 g | 155 kcal | 2.9 g |
Tips for tracking sweet potato
- Sweet potato has almost the same calories as a regular potato, with more fiber and natural sugar.
- Roasting with a teaspoon of oil adds about 40 kcal; baked whole in the skin it needs no fat at all.
How long it takes to burn 112 kcal (1 medium)
Walking
26 min
Cycling
13 min
Running
9 min
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.
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- Calories in Rice · 130 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Pasta · 157 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Potato · 77 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Oatmeal · 68 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Soft Pretzel · 280 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Rice Cakes · 387 kcal/100 g
FAQ
- How many calories are in sweet potato?
- Sweet Potato has about 86 calories per 100g.
- How many calories are in a typical portion of sweet potato?
- A typical portion (1 medium, 130 g) has about 112 kcal and 2.1 g of protein.
- Is sweet potato high in protein?
- Sweet Potato provides around 1.6g of protein per 100g.
- Can I use this for meal tracking?
- Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.
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