Sweet potato: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of sweet potato has 86 kcal. 1 sweet potato (5 in) (130 g): 112 kcal.
Sweet potato is in the family Vegetables. Per 100 g it provides 1.6 g protein, 20.1 g carbohydrates (3 g fiber) and 0.05 g fat: about 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What sweet potato provides most
- High in vitamin A: 709 µg per 100 g, 79 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.21 mg per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 3 g per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
Sweet potato per serving
The serving is 1 sweet potato (5 in), 130 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 sweet potato (5 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 26.1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Fat | 0.05 g | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 71.5 mg |
Sweet potato nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 86 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3 % |
| Total fat | 0.05 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.01 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 7 % |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 11 % |
| Total sugars | 4.2 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 709 µg | 79 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 7 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.06 mg | 5 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.56 mg | 3 % |
| B6 | 0.21 mg | 12 % |
| B9 · Folate | 11 µg | 3 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 0.61 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphorus | 47 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2 % |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3 % |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other vegetables
Of 14 foods in this family on Micela, sweet potato ranks 3rd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧄 Garlic | 149 | 6.4 g |
| 2 | 🌽 Corn | 86 | 3.3 g |
| 3 | 🍠 Sweet potato | 86 | 1.6 g |
| 4 | 🥔 Potato | 77 | 2 g |
| 5 | 🥕 Carrot | 41 | 0.93 g |
| 6 | 🧅 Onion | 40 | 1.1 g |
| 7 | 🥦 Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g |
| 8 | 🎃 Squash | 26 | 1 g |
| 9 | 🍆 Eggplant | 25 | 0.98 g |
| 10 | 🍄 Mushroom | 22 | 3.1 g |
| 11 | 🫑 Bell pepper | 20 | 0.86 g |
| 12 | 🍅 Tomato | 18 | 0.88 g |
| 13 | 🥬 Lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g |
| 14 | 🥒 Cucumber | 15 | 0.65 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, sweet potato is in the top 10 for vitamin A (2nd).
Where it comes from
Central America and northwestern South America.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does sweet potato have?
100 g of sweet potato has 86 kcal. 1 sweet potato (5 in) (130 g) has 112 kcal.
How much protein does sweet potato have?
1.6 g per 100 g; 2 g in 1 sweet potato (5 in).
How many carbs does sweet potato have?
20.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3 g is fiber and 4.2 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does sweet potato have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin A, 79 %; vitamin B6, 12 %; fiber, 11 %.
Where does sweet potato come from?
Central America and northwestern South America. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11507 · Sweet potato, raw, unprepared · Sweet potato, raw, unprepared
One serving (1 sweet potato (5 in)) is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers