Sweet Potato

Q: How many calories in piece (2-1/2" x 2" dia) of sweet potato?

About 172 calories, with roughly 0.9g of protein. piece (2-1/2" x 2" dia) weighs about 105g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Fiber, water, and the vitamins nothing else brings.

164

cal per 100 g

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= 3.7 oz

Calories

172

Protein

0.9g

Carbs

33.7g

Fat

3.7g

Protein 2% Carbs 78% Fat 19%

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Sweet Potato: 164 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 164 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber2.1 g8%

Sugar27.25 g—

Saturated fat2.171 g11%

Cholesterol9 mg3%

Sodium119 mg5%

Potassium178 mg4%

Calcium26 mg2%

Iron0.79 mg4%

Magnesium13 mg3%

Zinc0.17 mg2%

Vitamin C9 mg10%

Vitamin E0.9 mg6%

Vitamin A349 mcg39%

Vitamin D0.1 mcg1%

Vitamin B60.05 mg3%

Vitamin B120.01 mcg0%

Folate6 mcg2%

Niacin0.406 mg3%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Lentils

58 fewer calories per 100g · +8g protein.

Cal106 Protein9 g Fat0.6 g

Grape Leaves

71 fewer calories per 100g · +5g protein.

Cal93 Protein5.6 g Fat2.1 g

Tomato

94 more calories per 100g · +13g protein.

Cal258 Protein14.1 g Fat3 g

Common questions

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How many calories in piece (2-1/2" x 2" dia) of sweet potato?

About 172 calories, with roughly 0.9g of protein. piece (2-1/2" x 2" dia) weighs about 105g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is sweet potato actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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