How much protein is in Sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh contains 1.58g of protein per 100g. This is 3% of the recommended daily value of 50g.

Is Sweet potatoes good for weight loss?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh has 79 calories per 100g. At 79 kcal per 100g, it is relatively low in calories and can fit into a weight-loss diet with moderate portions.

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Calories in Sweet potatoes, orange flesh

Q: How many calories are in Sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh contains 79 calories per 100g. A typical serving of 1 RACC (110g) provides 87 calories.

Q: How many carbs are in Sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh contains 17.3g of carbohydrates per 100g.

Not a potato at all — and one of the only foods that turns sweeter the longer it's stored

79 kcal

per 100g

Protein 1.58g

Carbs 17.3g

Fat 0.38g

What makes sweet potatoes so powerful?

Despite the name, sweet potatoes aren't related to regular potatoes — potatoes are nightshades, sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory family. They also do something unusual in storage: an internal enzyme slowly converts starch into sugar as they cure and age, which is why a sweet potato stored for a few weeks tastes noticeably sweeter than one fresh out of the ground. Their deep orange color signals high beta-carotene content, which the body converts to vitamin A — a single medium sweet potato can provide well over 100% of a day's vitamin A needs.

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Not a potato relative

It's in the morning glory family, not the nightshade family that potatoes belong to.

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Gets sweeter in storage

An internal enzyme converts starch to sugar over weeks of curing, not just from cooking.

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Beta-carotene bomb

One medium sweet potato can exceed 100% of a day's vitamin A needs.

💡 When & how to use it

Eat the skin — much of the fiber is concentrated there. Because beta-carotene is fat-soluble, cooking sweet potato with a bit of oil or butter, rather than eating it totally dry, helps your body absorb more of it.

Calories by Serving Size

100g

79 kcal

P 1.58g C 17.3g F 0.38g

1 RACC (110g)

87 kcal

P 1.7g C 19g F 0.4g

200g

158 kcal

P 3.2g C 34.6g F 0.8g

50g

40 kcal

P 0.8g C 8.7g F 0.2g

Full Nutrition Facts

Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 100g

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.38g 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 17.3g 6%

Protein 1.58g 3%

Vitamin C 14.8mg 16%

Calcium 22.3mg 2%

Iron 0.4mg 2%

Potassium 486mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How does Sweet potatoes fit your daily goals?

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16 min

Walking to burn 79 kcal

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of 2,000 kcal daily goal

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1.58g

protein (3% of daily 50g)

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servings until 2,000 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Sweet potatoes, orange flesh?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh contains 79 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (110g) provides 87 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.

How much protein does Sweet potatoes, orange flesh have?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh provides 1.58g of protein per 100g, which is 3% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.

How many carbs are in Sweet potatoes, orange flesh?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh contains 17.3g of carbohydrates per 100g .

Is Sweet potatoes, orange flesh good for weight loss?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh has 79 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed.

How do I track Sweet potatoes, orange flesh calories accurately?

The easiest way to track sweet potatoes is with CalRay. Simply snap a photo of your meal and the AI will automatically identify the food and calculate calories and macros based on the estimated portion size — no manual lookup required. You can also search by name and adjust gram weight manually.