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Sweet Potatoes Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potatoes

Orange-fleshed sweet potato provides carbohydrate that can contribute to restoring muscle glycogen after exercise, together with fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.

Calories79
Protein1.6 g
Carbs17.3 g
Fat0.4 g
ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories79 kcal
Protein1.6 g
Total Fat0.4 g
Carbohydrates17.3 g
Fiber4.4 g
Total Sugars6.0588 g
Sodium0 mg
Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water79.54 g
Nitrogen0.2525 g
Protein1.578125 g
Total lipid (fat)0.375 g
Ash1.179 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference17.327875 g
Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25)4.441 g
High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF)4.251 g
Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF)0.1571 g
Sugars, Total6.0588 g
Sucrose3.056 g
Glucose0.9763 g
Fructose0.9275 g
Lactose0 g
Maltose1.099 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca22.33 mg
Iron, Fe0.398 mg
Magnesium, Mg19.14 mg
Phosphorus, P36.73 mg
Potassium, K486.4 mg
Sodium, Na0 mg
Zinc, Zn0.3374 mg
Copper, Cu0.1866 mg
Manganese, Mn0.4174 mg
Selenium, Se0 ug
Molybdenum, Mo0 ug
Vitamins and other components
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid14.84 mg
Thiamin0.045 mg
Niacin0.4325 mg
Vitamin B-60.1241 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.2 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0 ug
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)0 ug
Practical guidance

How to choose and store Sweet Potatoes

How to choose

Choose firm, unbruised produce with no soft spots or damage. If buying pre-cut or bagged, pick only packs kept refrigerated or on ice.

Storage

Refrigerate perishable produce at 40°F (4°C) or below, and refrigerate anything pre-cut or packaged. Wash under running water just before eating.

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