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Sweet potato, raw, unprepared
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 39/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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, raw, unprepared come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
92% from carbs
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Carbs 92%20.1 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 7%1.6 g per serving
What Sweet potato, raw, unprepared is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
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 | 20.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | |
| Starch | 12.7 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2.5 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.7 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 13.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 13.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g | |
| Histidine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 55.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 92.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 66.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 89.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 31.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 86.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 55.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 382.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 22.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 155.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 63.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 52.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 88.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 34.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 709.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 11.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | |
| Choline | 12.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 25.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 47.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 337.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 55.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 12.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Sweet potato, raw, unprepared
The sweet potato is a starchy root with a flavor its name gives away — mildly sweet, especially once roasting caramelizes its sugars. Despite the similar name and look it isn't closely related to the ordinary potato, and its orange flesh hints at what makes it special.
That color comes from beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A; a single sweet potato can cover a day's worth and then some. Alongside it you get fiber, vitamin C, potassium and a gentler effect on blood sugar than you might expect from something so sweet, thanks to that fiber.
Baked, mashed or roasted into wedges, it's a more nutrient-dense swap for the regular potato — and one that needs little more than its own sweetness to taste good.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet potato, raw, unprepared?
There are 86 calories in 100 g of Sweet potato, raw, unprepared, or about 112 calories in 1 sweetpotato, 5" long (130 g).
How much protein is in Sweet potato, raw, unprepared?
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sweet potato, raw, unprepared?
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has 20.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sweet potato, raw, unprepared?
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sweet potato, raw, unprepared a good source of?
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (79% DV) and a good source of Copper, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Dietary Fiber and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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