Calories in Sweet potato leaves, raw
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Sweet potato leaves, raw contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (35 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 9% 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 252% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 27% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.51 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.11 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 2.5 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 189 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C M | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 302 µg | 252% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 0.97 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus M | 81 mg | 6% |
| Potassium M | 508 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber5.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.51 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.11 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.23 g |
Amino acids (4)
| Tryptophan M | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| Lysine M | 0.23 g |
| Methionine M | 0.086 g |
| Cystine M | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.036 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 2,217 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 14,720 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 42 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 58 µg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 86.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Energy C | 175 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 3,778 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 1 µg |
Other forms of Sweet potato leaves
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt Cooked | 35 | 2.2 g | 7.4 g | 0.34 g |
| Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt Cooked | 35 | 2.2 g | 7.4 g | 0.34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artichokes, (globe or french), raw Raw | 47 | 3.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Yambean (jicama), raw Raw | 38 | 0.72 g | 8.8 g | 0.09 g |
| Jicama, raw Raw | 38 | 0.72 g | 8.8 g | 0.09 g |
| Lambsquarters, raw Raw | 43 | 4.2 g | 7.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Collards, raw Raw | 32 | 3 g | 5.4 g | 0.61 g |
| Dandelion greens, raw Raw | 45 | 2.7 g | 9.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 6.9 g | 0.53 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw sweet potato leaves?
100 g of raw sweet potato leaves has 42 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (35 g): about 15 kcal. 1 leaf, 12-1/4" long (16 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in raw sweet potato leaves?
Raw sweet potato leaves contains 2.5 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.87 g in 1 cup, chopped (35 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw sweet potato leaves?
Raw sweet potato leaves has 8.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw sweet potato leaves?
Raw sweet potato leaves contains 0.51 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.11 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw sweet potato leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (252% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV), Vitamin A (21% DV), magnesium (17% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw sweet potato leaves?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweet potato leaves have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sweet potato leaves, raw has 42 kcal, while sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt has 35 kcal. Cooking 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 169303. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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