Calories in a sweet potato
A sweet potato (1 medium, 114 g) has 103 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 23.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 90 kcal.
Values are for Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Sweet potato
Per 1 medium (114 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in a sweet potato by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 180 | 4 g | 41.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 large | 180 g | 162 | 3.6 g | 37.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) | 114 g | 103 | 2.3 g | 23.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 small | 60 g | 54 | 1.2 g | 12.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 26 | 0.6 g | 5.9 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 9%Carbs 90%Fat 1%
Sweet potato has a low energy density (0.9 kcal per gram). It provides 2.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168483. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a sweet potato?
103 calories in 1 medium (114 g), or 90 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a sweet potato?
2.3 g of protein in 1 medium (114 g) (2 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in a sweet potato?
23.6 g of carbohydrates in 1 medium (114 g), including 3.8 g of fiber.