Calories in Sweet potato fries, from fresh
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Sweet potato fries, from fresh contains 156 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (60 g) provides about 94 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fried vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 218 kcal per 100 g across 21 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 20% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 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 | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 5.7 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 636 µg | 71% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.3 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.054 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 459 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.32 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein1.5 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars5.7 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Fat9.4 gbelow the median for fried vegetables (median 12.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium140 mgin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.96 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.5 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 | 3.1 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 | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.89 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 7,630 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sweet potato fries
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato fries, NFS | 192 | 2.3 g | 37.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Sweet potato fries, frozen Frozen | 192 | 2.3 g | 37.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Sweet potato fries, fast food / restaurant | 305 | 1.9 g | 31.6 g | 23.9 g |
| Sweet potato fries, school | 192 | 2.3 g | 37.4 g | 9.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, home fries, from fresh Raw | 185 | 2 g | 18.8 g | 11.5 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fresh Raw | 190 | 1.9 g | 18.6 g | 12.3 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with cheese Raw | 145 | 4.4 g | 16 g | 7.3 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk Raw | 114 | 2.2 g | 17.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fresh, NFS Raw | 114 | 2.2 g | 17.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh Raw | 168 | 7.1 g | 13.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Carrots, raw, salad with apples Raw | 181 | 0.85 g | 8.6 g | 16 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with gravy Raw | 100 | 1.9 g | 15.1 g | 3.8 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 fries?
100 g of raw sweet potato fries has 156 kcal. 1 cup (60 g): about 94 kcal. 1 fry, any cut (5 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in raw sweet potato fries?
Raw sweet potato fries contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.89 g in 1 cup (60 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw sweet potato fries?
Raw sweet potato fries has 16.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw sweet potato fries?
Raw sweet potato fries contains 9.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw sweet potato fries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (71% DV), copper (20% DV), Vitamin C (13% DV) and Vitamin E (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw sweet potato fries?
100 g contains 140 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweet potato fries have the same nutrition raw and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, sweet potato fries, from fresh has 156 kcal, while sweet potato fries, frozen has 192 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 2709712. 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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