Calories in Sweet potato paste
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Sweet potato paste contains 305 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from fat and 0.6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 305 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.34 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.006 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 75.1 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 71.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.49 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 210 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.9 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 3.8 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 0.6%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein0.49 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars71.8 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0.34 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.006 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.16 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water23.6 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.004 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,530 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 23.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guava paste | 292 | 0.1 g | 72.6 g | 0.27 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with butter | 291 | 0 g | 72.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Syrup, Cane | 269 | 0 g | 73.1 g | 0 g |
| Molasses | 290 | 0 g | 74.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Syrups, sorghum | 290 | 0 g | 74.9 g | 0 g |
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Agave liquid sweetener | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Syrups, corn, high-fructose | 281 | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet potato paste?
100 g of sweet potato paste has 305 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 61 kcal. 1 cubic inch (22 g): about 67 kcal.
How much protein is in sweet potato paste?
Sweet potato paste contains 0.49 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.098 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0.6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is above the median (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in sweet potato paste?
Sweet potato paste has 75.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 71.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sweet potato paste?
Sweet potato paste contains 0.34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.006 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sweet potato paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sweet potato paste?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710308. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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