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Sweet Potato calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Sweet Potato, 1 medium sweet potato (≈130 g): about 142 kcal, 1.7 g protein, 31.5 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Per 100 g (raw sweet potato): 109 kcal and 1.3 g protein.
Sweet potato (shakarkand) is a popular winter street snack. It has more calories and fibre than regular potato.
Nutrition per serving
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1 medium sweet potato (≈130 g)
142kcal
1.7 g protein · 31.5 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
| Calories | 142 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 5.2 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For raw sweet potato.
| Calories | 109 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Calcium | 28 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Is sweet potato good for your goals?
Weight loss
Sweet Potato fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 medium sweet potato (≈130 g): about 142 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
Muscle building
Not a significant protein source (1.2 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
- Roasted shakarkand chaat with lemon and chaat masala is a light, filling snack.
- It has more fibre than potato but also more calories per 100 g.
- Orange-fleshed varieties are rich in beta-carotene.
Sweet Potato vs potato
| Nutrient | Sweet Potato | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 24.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 4 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.2 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Sweet Potato, 1 medium sweet potato (≈130 g): about 142 kcal, with 1.7 g protein, 31.5 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat.
Sweet Potato, 200 g: about 218 kcal, with 2.7 g protein, 48.5 g carbohydrate and 0.5 g fat.
100 g of raw sweet potato has about 1.3 g protein and 109 kcal — roughly 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Sweet Potato fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 medium sweet potato (≈130 g): about 142 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
Not a significant protein source (1.2 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code F013 “Sweet potato, brown skin”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.