VeganVegetables

Sweet Potato

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: SHAKARKANDI

Sweet Potato is a commonly used vegetable in Indian cooking. At just 86 kcal per 100g with 3g of dietary fiber per 100g, it fits easily into calorie-conscious meals. It is a notable source of Total Carotenoids (approximately 236% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Beta-Carotene (approximately 158% of a typical adult's daily needs). Below is the complete nutritional profile of Sweet Potato per 100g serving.

Nutrition Summary

86kcalCalories

1.6gProtein

20.1gCarbs

0.1gFat

3.0gFiber

Protein 7% Carbs 93% Fat 1%

Micronutrients

High in:Carotenoidsβ-CaroteneVitamin AVitamin B6

Calcium30.0 mg(3%)

Iron0.6 mg(5%)

Zinc0.3 mg(3%)

Potassium337 mg(11%)

Sodium55.0 mg(11%)

Magnesium25.0 mg(7%)

Phosphorus47.0 mg(7%)

Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(9%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg(8%)

Niacin (B3)0.6 mg(4%)

Vitamin C2.4 mg(3%)

Carotenoids14187 µg(236%)

β-Carotene4729 µg(158%)

Vitamin A709 µg(89%)

Folate (B9)25.0 µg(6%)

Vitamin B60.2 mg(15%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.3 mg(2%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0 g

PUFA0.1 g

Omega-30 g

Omega-60.1 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 fruit130g

112 kcal2.1g protein

100 g100g

86 kcal1.6g protein

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato?

Sweet Potato contains 86 kcal per 100g. A typical serving (1 fruit) contains approximately 112 kcal.

How much protein is in Sweet Potato?

Sweet Potato provides 1.6g of protein per 100g, which is approximately 3% of an average adult's daily protein needs based on Indian RDA guidelines.

Is Sweet Potato good for weight loss?

Sweet Potato is a moderate-calorie food at 86 kcal per 100g. It can be part of a weight-loss diet when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is Sweet Potato vegan?

Yes, Sweet Potato is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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