Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 86 kcal359.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 20.1 g
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Total fat
- 0.1 g
- Dietary fiber
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 55 mg
- Calcium
- 30 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & Grains
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato is listed as sweet potato, raw, unprepared in USDA FoodData Central. Per 100g, it provides 86 calories, 20.1g carbohydrates, 1.6g protein, and 0.1g fat.
86
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 20.1g
- Protein
- 1.6g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Reference values
Comparison
Sweet Potato vs Potato
Both USDA FoodData Central references are for raw foods and are shown per 100 g. Cooking methods, added ingredients, and serving sizes can change the values in a meal.
| Per 100 g | Sweet Potato | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 86 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 2.1 g |
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Sweet Potato on this page refers to sweet potato, raw, unprepared. The nutrition values are sourced from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168482, and use a 100 g raw reference. That keeps calories and macronutrients on a consistent basis when comparing foods.
The source describes a raw food state. Use these values for raw sweet potato only; cooking, added ingredients, and changes in weight after cooking can change the nutrition for the portion you eat.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Serving references use weights listed by USDA. One 5-inch sweet potato weighs 130 g in this source. Using the same raw per-100g reference, that portion provides about 112 kcal and 26.2 g carbohydrates. Measure raw sweet potato when its size or preparation differs.
Questions and answers
Sweet Potato nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in 100g of sweet potato?
This USDA FoodData Central reference lists 86 kcal per 100 g of raw, unprepared sweet potato.
How many carbs are in sweet potato?
This raw sweet potato reference lists 20.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How many calories are in a 5-inch sweet potato?
USDA lists one 5-inch sweet potato as 130 g. Using this page raw per-100g reference, that portion provides about 112 kcal and 26.2 g carbohydrates.
Does this reference apply to cooked sweet potato?
No. This page is specifically for raw, unprepared sweet potato. Cooking methods, added ingredients, and changes in weight after cooking can change nutrition values.
