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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Sweet Potatoes"
| Food Name: Sweet Potatoes | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 86 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 20 | Sugars (g): 4 |
| Fiber (g): 3 | Net Carbs (g): 17 |
| Water (g): 77 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 14 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 1 | Omega-6 (mg): 13 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 14187 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 709 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 2 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 11 | Food Folate (mcg): 11 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 11 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 30 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 25 | Phosphorus (mg): 47 |
| Potassium (mg): 337 | Sodium (mg): 55 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 31 | Threonine (mg): 83 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 55 | Leucine (mg): 92 |
| Lysine (mg): 66 | Methionine (mg): 29 |
| Cystine (mg): 22 | Phenylalanine (mg): 89 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 34 | Valine (mg): 86 |
| Arginine (mg): 55 | Histidine (mg): 31 |
| Alanine (mg): 77 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 382 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 155 | Glycine (mg): 63 |
| Proline (mg): 52 | Serine (mg): 88 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 12 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 8509 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 7 | PRAL Score: -6 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 3 | Glucose (g): 1 |
| Fructose (g): 1 | Starch (g): 13 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Sweet Potatoes
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Sweet Potatoes'?
100 grams of 'Sweet Potatoes' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 20g (around 7% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Sweet Potatoes'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Sweet Potatoes' provides around 86 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 4% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Sweet Potatoes' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Sweet Potatoes' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 20g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Sweet Potatoes' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Sweet Potatoes' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 30 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 337 mg (7% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 25 mg (6% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 47 mg (4% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 55 mg (2% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Sweet Potatoes in significant amounts?
'Sweet Potatoes' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 709 mcg (79% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 14187 IU (473% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Sweet Potatoes' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 2 mg (2% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 11 mcg (3% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 11 mcg (3% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 11 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Sweet Potatoes' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 709 mcg (24% of max recommended).