Calories in Sweet potato, candied
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Sweet potato, candied contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (45 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other red and orange vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 91 kcal per 100 g across 19 foods.
100 g provides 57% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 16% of the Daily Value for copper and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.83 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 121 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 37.7 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 29.4 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 514 µg | 57% |
| Vitamin C C | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 362 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein1.2 gbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 1.6 g)
- Fiber2.2 gbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars29.4 gin the top quarter of other red and orange vegetables (median 5 g)
- Fat3.5 gabove the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 2.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.83 gabove the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 0.81 g)
- Sodium121 mgin the lowest quarter of other red and orange vegetables (median 154 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.63 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.91 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 | 0.81 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.078 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6,000 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 56.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g | 40.4 g | 0.15 g |
| Apple, candied | 134 | 1.3 g | 29.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Cherries, maraschino | 165 | 0.22 g | 42 g | 0.21 g |
| Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted Frozen | 148 | 2.4 g | 35.2 g | 0.25 g |
| Cranberry sauce, whole, canned, OCEAN SPRAY Canned | 158 | 0.75 g | 40.4 g | 0.05 g |
| Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added calcium Frozen | 147 | 2.4 g | 33.9 g | 0.25 g |
| Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened Canned | 159 | 0.9 g | 40.4 g | 0.15 g |
| Cranberry sauce, jellied, canned, OCEAN SPRAY Canned | 160 | 1.1 g | 40.6 g | 0.04 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet potato?
100 g of sweet potato has 187 kcal. 1 piece (45 g): about 84 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 468 kcal.
How much protein is in sweet potato?
Sweet potato contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.53 g in 1 piece (45 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other red and orange vegetables, that is below the median (median 1.6 g).
How many carbs are in sweet potato?
Sweet potato has 37.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 29.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sweet potato?
Sweet potato contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.83 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sweet potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (57% DV), copper (16% DV) and Vitamin C (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sweet potato?
100 g contains 121 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweet potato have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, sweet potato, candied has 187 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: 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 2709704. 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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