Calories in Sweet potato, raw
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Sweet potato, raw contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, cubes (133 g) provides about 114 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 0.5% 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 79% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 16% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.05 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.018 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 55 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein M | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 709 µg | 79% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 12.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.61 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 337 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 92%
- Fat 0.5%
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
- Protein1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.05 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.018 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium55 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.014 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12.7 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 2.5 g |
| Glucose C | 0.96 g |
| Fructose C | 0.7 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.083 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.055 g |
| Leucine M | 0.092 g |
| Lysine M | 0.066 g |
| Methionine M | 0.029 g |
| Cystine M | 0.022 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.089 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.034 g |
| Valine M | 0.086 g |
| Arginine M | 0.055 g |
| Histidine M | 0.031 g |
| Alanine M | 0.077 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.38 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.16 g |
| Glycine M | 0.063 g |
| Proline M | 0.052 g |
| Serine M | 0.088 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 8,509 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 7 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 12 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water C | 77.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.99 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 359 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 14,187 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, 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, canned, mashed Canned | 101 | 2 g | 23.2 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.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw Raw | 97 | 1.4 g | 23.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Sweet corn, yellow, raw Raw | 86 | 3.3 g | 18.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
| Potato, white, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 69 | 1.7 g | 15.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Ginger root, raw Raw | 80 | 1.8 g | 17.8 g | 0.75 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw sweet potato?
100 g of raw sweet potato has 86 kcal. 1 cup, cubes (133 g): about 114 kcal. 1 sweetpotato, 5" long (130 g): about 112 kcal.
How much protein is in raw sweet potato?
Raw sweet potato contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup, cubes (133 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw sweet potato?
Raw sweet potato has 20.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw sweet potato?
Raw sweet potato contains 0.05 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.018 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw sweet potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (79% DV), copper (17% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw sweet potato?
100 g contains 55 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweet potato have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sweet potato, raw has 86 kcal, while sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt has 90 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 168482. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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