Sweet potato nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Sweet potato

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
70 (medium)
Glycemic load
16 (medium)
Insulin index ⓘ
II fot steamed orange sweet potato https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945
96
Calories
86
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
17.12 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 cup, cubes (133 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-5.6 (alkaline)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A RAE
Fiber
Potassium
Net carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Vitamin A than 91% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Vitamin A than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, and Net carbs.
Sweet potato Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Sweet potato Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
30 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Iron:
0.61 mg of 8 mg
8%
Magnesium:
25 mg of 420 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
47 mg of 700 mg
7%
Potassium:
337 mg of 3,400 mg
10%
Sodium:
55 mg of 2,300 mg
2%
Zinc:
0.3 mg of 11 mg
3%
Copper:
0.151 mg of 1 mg
17%
Manganese:
0.258 mg of 2 mg
11%
Selenium:
0.6 µg of 55 µg
1%
Choline:
12.3 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
337 mg
TOP 28%
Copper
0.151 mg
TOP 37%
Magnesium
25 mg
TOP 43%
Calcium
30 mg
TOP 44%
Manganese
0.258 mg
TOP 47%
Sodium
55 mg
TOP 69%
Iron
0.61 mg
TOP 73%
Phosphorus
47 mg
TOP 78%
Zinc
0.3 mg
TOP 80%
Choline
12.3 mg
TOP 83%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
14187 IU of 5,000 IU
284%
Vitamin E :
0.26 mg of 15 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
2.4 mg of 90 mg
3%
Vitamin B1:
0.078 mg of 1 mg
7%
Vitamin B2:
0.061 mg of 1 mg
5%
Vitamin B3:
0.557 mg of 16 mg
3%
Vitamin B5:
0.8 mg of 5 mg
16%
Vitamin B6:
0.209 mg of 1 mg
16%
Folate:
11 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
1.8 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
14187 IU
TOP 9%
Vitamin C
2.4 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B5
0.8 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B6
0.209 mg
TOP 48%
Vitamin B1
0.078 mg
TOP 57%
Folate
11 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin K
1.8 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin E
0.26 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B3
0.557 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B2
0.061 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.57 g of 50 g
3%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.05 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
20.12 g of 300 g
7%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
77.28 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.98 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
31 mg of 280 mg
11%
Threonine:
83 mg of 1,050 mg
8%
Isoleucine:
55 mg of 1,400 mg
4%
Leucine:
92 mg of 2,730 mg
3%
Lysine:
66 mg of 2,100 mg
3%
Methionine:
29 mg of 1,050 mg
3%
Phenylalanine:
89 mg of 1,750 mg
5%
Valine:
86 mg of 1,820 mg
5%
Histidine:
31 mg of 700 mg
4%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Sweet potato
Sugar:
4.18 g
Fiber:
3 g
Other:
12.94 g
All nutrients for Sweet potato per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 86kcal | 4% | 76% |
1.8 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 1.57g | 4% | 81% |
1.8 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.05g | 0% | 95% |
666.2 times less than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% | 35% |
22.1 times less than Lemon![]() |
Carbs | 20.12g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice![]() |
Net carbs | 17.12g | N/A | 35% |
3.2 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 0.61mg | 8% | 73% |
4.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 30mg | 3% | 44% |
4.2 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 337mg | 10% | 28% |
2.3 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | 43% |
5.6 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | 50% |
2.1 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 3g | 12% | 27% |
1.3 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.15mg | 17% | 37% |
1.1 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | 80% |
21 times less than Beef![]() |
Starch | 12.65g | 5% | 93% |
1.2 times less than Potato![]() |
Phosphorus | 47mg | 7% | 78% |
3.9 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 55mg | 2% | 69% |
8.9 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 14187IU | 284% | 9% |
1.2 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | 70% |
5.6 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 709µg | 79% | 19% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 57% |
3.4 times less than Pea![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 77% |
2.1 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.56mg | 3% | 77% |
17.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | 41% |
1.4 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 16% | 48% |
1.8 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 11µg | 3% | 59% |
5.5 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% | 91% |
327.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 96% |
9799 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.01g | N/A | 95% |
3369.6 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 90% |
9.8 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.08mg | 0% | 91% |
8.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.06mg | 0% | 93% |
16.6 times less than Salmon![]() |
Leucine | 0.09mg | 0% | 93% |
26.4 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
6.8 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 92% |
3.3 times less than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | 91% |
7.5 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.09mg | 0% | 92% |
23.6 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 93% |
24.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | 87% |
8.4 times less than Apple![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
2%
Sodium 55mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
30mg
3%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
337mg
10%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.