Sweet potato, raw Nutrition
Calories in sweet potato, raw100 g of sweet potato, raw has 86 kcal.
| Per | 100 g | 1 medium (5″) sweet potato (130 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 86 | 111.8 |
| Protein (g) | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 20.1 | 26.1 |
| Fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Fibre (g) | 3 | 3.9 |
How we got the portion numbers
- The reference values are per 100 g. A portion of 130 g scales by 130 ÷ 100 = 1.3.
- Energy: 86 × 1.3 = 111.8 kcal — the same factor gives every other row in the portion column.
Check it backwards
111.8 kcal ÷ 1.3 = 86 kcal per 100 g — the reference value we started with.
Questions people also ask
How many calories are in sweet potato, raw?
100 g has 86 kcal. 1 medium (5″) sweet potato (130 g) has about 112 kcal.
How much protein is in sweet potato, raw?
1.6 g per 100 g, so 1 medium (5″) sweet potato gives about 2.1 g.
Where do these values come from?
USDA FoodData Central reference entries, rounded. They are typical values — the exact food on your plate varies with variety, ripeness and cooking, so the page says 'about' where it scales a portion.