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Sweet Potato

Low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

115

Density

1.15kcal/g

Protein / 100g

1.6g

Carbs / 100g

17.1g

Fat / 100g

4.5g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Sweet Potato has 1.15 calories per gram (115 per 100 g). Filling foods that keep portions generous while staying easy on your calorie budget. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Oz, Raw, Yields25 g29
Small80 g92
Medium150 g173
Large235 g270
Cup, Mashed250 g288
100 g100 g115

Where the calories come from

  • Protein1.6 g / 100 g5% of calories
  • Carbs17.1 g / 100 g59% of calories
  • Fat4.5 g / 100 g35% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • Sweet Potato is 2.2× as dense than Apple (1.15 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • Sweet Potato is 1.1× as dense than Chicken Breast (1.15 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • Sweet Potato is 7.8× less dense than Olive Oil (1.15 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about sweet potato

How many calories are in 100 grams of sweet potato?
Sweet Potato contains 115 calories per 100 g, along with 1.6 g of protein, 17.1 g of carbohydrates, and 4.5 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of sweet potato?
Sweet Potato has a calorie density of 1.15 kcal per gram, which places it in the low tier (0.6 – 1.5 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one oz, raw, yields of sweet potato?
One oz, raw, yields of Sweet Potato weighs about 25 g and provides roughly 29 calories.

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Sorta Sweet, Rooibos

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16kcal / 100 g0.16 kcal/g

Sweet Potato Mash

Low
93kcal / 100 g0.93 kcal/g

Sweet Rewards

High
438kcal / 100 g4.38 kcal/g

Sweet Gherkins, Sweet

Low
125kcal / 100 g1.25 kcal/g

Kansas City Barbeque Sauce, Smokey, Sweet

Low
143kcal / 100 g1.43 kcal/g

Sauce, Sweet

High
467kcal / 100 g4.67 kcal/g

Yogurt, Sweet Potato

Low
73kcal / 100 g0.73 kcal/g