BeslySweet Potato: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in sweet potato? 115 per 100 g, and 270 for 1 large (235 g). That serving carries 3.7 g protein, 40.3 g carbs and 10.6 g fat.
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Sweet Potato serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 115 | 1.6 | 17.1 | 4.5 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 33 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| 1 large | 235 | 270 | 3.7 | 40.3 | 10.6 |
| 1 cup, mashed | 250 | 288 | 4 | 42.9 | 11.3 |
| 1 small | 80 | 92 | 1.3 | 13.7 | 3.6 |
| 1 medium | 150 | 172 | 2.4 | 25.7 | 6.8 |
Where the calories in sweet potato come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, sweet potato gets 6% of its calories from protein, 59% from carbs and 35% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (1.6 g protein, 17.1 g carbs, 4.5 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in sweet potato
A 1 large (235 g) of sweet potato also contains 378.4 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 14.1 g sugar and 2.6 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 large (235 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 161 mg | 378.4 mg |
| Fiber | 3 g | 7 g |
| Sugar | 6 g | 14.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 1130.3 mg |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 51.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.4 mg | 29.1 mg |
How sweet potato compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares sweet potato with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 115 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 93 | 2 | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| Sweet Potato (this page) | 115 | 1.6 | 17.1 | 4.5 |
| Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 | 21.3 | 1.9 |
| Plantains | 122 | 1.3 | 31.8 | 0.3 |
| Yuca (Cassava) | 191 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 3 |
Forms and preparations of sweet potato
Across the 5 forms listed for sweet potato, calories range from 90 kcal per 100 g (Sweet Potato) to 529 kcal per 100 g (Sweet potato chips).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato, NFS (main entry) | 115 | 1.6 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 1 large (235 g): 270 kcal |
| Sweet Potato | 90 | 2 | 20.7 | 0.1 | 1 medium (170 g): 153 kcal |
| Sweet potato fries, frozen | 192 | 1.8 | 29.6 | 7.4 | 1 fry, any cut (5 g): 10 kcal |
| Sweet potato chips | 529 | 2.9 | 56.5 | 32.2 | 1 small single serving bag (28 g): 148 kcal |
| Sweet potato, candied | 187 | 1.2 | 37.7 | 3.5 | 1 cup (250 g): 468 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 large of sweet potato?
1 large (235 g) of sweet potato has 270 calories, with 3.7 g protein, 40.3 g carbs and 10.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of sweet potato?
100 g of sweet potato has 115 calories, 1.6 g protein, 17.1 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 33 calories.
Is sweet potato low in carbs?
Carbs supply 59% of the calories in sweet potato (protein 6%, fat 35%). Per 100 g there are 17.1 g of carbs, and 1 large (235 g) has 40.3 g, including 7 g of fiber.
Recipes with sweet potato
- Steak & Sweet Potato Bowl
- Baked Eggs over Sweet Potato and Kale Grits
- Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
- Sheet-Pan Chicken & Sweet Potato
- Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie
- Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda_fdc_reimport”, record us.generic.sweet_potato_nfs). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.