Sweet Potato · Ipomoea batatas
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Vegetables16 forms & preparations
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Fair nutrient density 19/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
77% from carbs
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Carbs 77%27.9 g per serving
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Fat 20%3.3 g per serving
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Protein 2%0.9 g per serving
What Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 74.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 76.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 69.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 41.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 24.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 54.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 60.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 216.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 580.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 263.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 48.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 547.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 76.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g | |
| Histidine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 44.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 65.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 44.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 21.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 52.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 43.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 11.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 47.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 40.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 146.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 7.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 89.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 39.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 40.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 45.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 36.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 11.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 26.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 189.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 70.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.8 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 8.0 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a starchy root vegetable with sweet, creamy flesh that ranges from deep orange to white, yellow, and vibrant purple depending on the variety. Despite the shared name it is not closely related to the ordinary potato, belonging instead to the morning glory family. Orange-fleshed types are loaded with beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, and sweet potatoes also deliver fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese.
Their natural sugars caramelize when roasted or baked, giving a rich, honeyed flavor that shines in both savory and sweet dishes, from fries, wedges, and mashes to pies, casseroles, and holiday classics. The young leaves and shoots are edible too, cooked as nutritious greens in many parts of the world. Note that most canned yams sold in the United States are actually sweet potatoes. Store them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place rather than the refrigerator, where they keep for several weeks.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared?
There are 144 calories in 100 g of Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared, or about 151 calories in 1 piece (2-1/2" x 2" dia) (105 g).
How much protein is in Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared has 27.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared provides 3.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared a good source of?
Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared is a good source of Manganese and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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