Vegetables

Sweet potato: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 86 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 130 g) provides about 112 kcal.

Amount
Energy

112 kcal

467 kJ · 6% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein2.0 g · 8%
Carbohydrates22 g · 84%
Fat0.1 g · 1%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 130 g
Energy359 kJ / 86 kcal467 kJ / 112 kcal
Fat0.1 g0.1 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate17 g22 g
of which sugars4.2 g5.4 g
Fibre3.0 g3.9 g
Protein1.6 g2.0 g
Salt0.14 g0.18 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a sweet potato?

86 kcal (359 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (130 g) provides about 112 kcal.

How many carbs are in a sweet potato?

17 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 4.2 g sugars, plus 3.0 g fibre. 1 piece (130 g) has about 22 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Sweet potato, raw, unprepared”, FDC ID 168482. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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