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Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.4 MG | 3% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.8 MG | 16% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 12.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 709 UG | 79% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 30 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 47 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 337 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 55 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 11% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 86 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3g per 100g).
- Rich source of Vitamin A, RAE (79% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Raw sweet potato is starchy and firm, with a naturally sweet flavor that deepens considerably when cooked. Almost no fat, low protein, but decent fiber and a significant carb load that's mostly complex starch. The raw form is rarely eaten as-is but is the starting point for baking, roasting, mashing, or frying.
Dietary Information
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) include Vitamin A, RAE (79% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 86 calories per 100 grams, Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) gets 7% of its calories from protein, 94% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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