Calories in Sweet potato, canned, mashed
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Sweet potato, canned, mashed contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (255 g) provides about 258 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 43% of the Daily Value for manganese and 31% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.041 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 5.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 435 µg | 48% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5.2 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.96 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 210 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Manganese ? | 0.99 mg | 43% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars5.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.041 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium75 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.084 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.024 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.098 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.099 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.15 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.097 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.049 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.016 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.081 g |
| Valine ? | 0.13 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.092 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.037 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.19 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.089 g |
| Proline ? | 0.087 g |
| Serine ? | 0.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.071 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.037 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.013 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 5,219 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 73.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.75 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 421 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 8,699 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
Other forms of Sweet potato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt Cooked | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.15 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack Canned | 91 | 1.7 g | 21.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Sweet potato, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 96 | 1.7 g | 22.2 g | 0.18 g |
| Sweet potato, frozen, cooked, baked, without salt Cooked | 100 | 1.7 g | 23.4 g | 0.12 g |
| Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 89 | 0.98 g | 20.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, drained solids Canned | 108 | 1.3 g | 25.4 g | 0.32 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared Cooked | 164 | 0.89 g | 32.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt Cooked | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.15 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, frozen, cooked, baked, with salt Cooked | 100 | 1.7 g | 23.4 g | 0.12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, regular pack Canned | 79 | 2.4 g | 19.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, no salt added Canned | 79 | 2.4 g | 19.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, regular pack Canned | 74 | 1.7 g | 18.6 g | 0.42 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, cream style, regular pack Canned | 72 | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.42 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, cream style, no salt added Canned | 72 | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.42 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added Canned | 72 | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.42 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, whole kernel, drained solids Canned | 67 | 2.3 g | 14.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, canned, whole kernel, drained solids Canned | 67 | 2.3 g | 14.3 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned sweet potato?
100 g of canned sweet potato has 101 kcal. 1 cup (255 g): about 258 kcal. 1 can, 404 x 307 (496 g): about 501 kcal.
How much protein is in canned sweet potato?
Canned sweet potato contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 cup (255 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in canned sweet potato?
Canned sweet potato has 23.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned sweet potato?
Canned sweet potato contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.041 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned sweet potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (48% DV), manganese (43% DV), copper (31% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned sweet potato?
100 g contains 75 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweet potato have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, sweet potato, canned, mashed has 101 kcal, while sweet potato, raw has 86 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169305. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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