Sweet Potato Calories & Nutrition

A nutrient-dense starchy vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. A favorite among athletes.

Calories

112

per 1 medium baked

Protein

2.1g

Carbs

26.1g

Fat

0.1g

Macro split

Protein 7%Carbs 92%Fat 1%

Calories in Sweet Potato by serving size

Serving	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 medium baked (130g)	112	2.1g	26.1g	0.1g
100 g (100g)	86	1.6g	20.1g	0.1g
1 cup mashed (200g)	172	3.2g	40.2g	0.2g

Detailed nutrition

Per 1 medium baked (130g)

Fiber3.9g

Sugar5.5g

Sodium71.5mg

Potassium438.1mg

Why eat sweet potato?

Beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) makes the flesh orange

Slow-digesting carbs — sustained energy

Higher fiber than white potato

Fitting sweet potato into your daily calories

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Sweet Potato FAQs

How many calories in a sweet potato?+

A medium baked sweet potato (~130g) has about 112 calories.

Is sweet potato better than white potato?+

Nutritionally similar — sweet potato has more vitamin A and fiber, white potato has slightly more potassium. Both are great. Personal preference rules.

Related foods

Brown Rice

218 cal

1 cup cooked

Potato

161 cal

1 medium baked, with skin

Quinoa

222 cal

1 cup cooked

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