Sweet potato: calories and nutrition facts
Sweet potato has 81 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Sweet potato (150 g), has 122 kcal.
- Calories
- 81 kcal
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 17.1 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
Per 100 g
Sweet potato: how many calories?
Sweet potato has 81 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g protein, 17.1 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. A 150 g serving (1 Sweet potato) has 122 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein8%
- Carbohydrates91%
- Fat1%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 122 kcal
- Protein
- 2.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25.7 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.1 g | 25.7 g |
| of which sugars | 4.2 g | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 83 mg |
| Water | 77.3 g | 115.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 506 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 38 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(81 kcal) | 4% |
| Fat(0.1 g) | 0% |
| of which saturated fat(0 g) | 0% |
| Carbohydrates(17.1 g) | 7% |
| of which sugars(4.2 g) | 5% |
| Protein(1.6 g) | 3% |
| Salt(0.14 g) | 2% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of fibre (at least 3 g)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Sweet potato: frequently asked questions
Sweet potato: how many calories per serving?
A 150 g serving (1 Sweet potato) has 122 kcal.
Sweet potato: how much protein?
Sweet potato contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g, 3% of the 50 g reference intake.
Sweet potato: how much fibre?
Sweet potato provides 3 g of fibre per 100 g, 12% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Sweet potato: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 123 g of this food.
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