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Baked sweet potato: calories and nutrition information

100 g of baked sweet potato has 90 kcal, 2 g protein, 17.4 g carbs, and 0.2 g fat. A medium sweet potato (about 200 g) has about 180 kcal.

Serving
Baked sweet potato, 100 g90 kcal377 kJ
Protein2 g10% of energy
Carbs17.4 g88% of energy
Fat0.2 g2% of energy
Fiber
3.3 g
Sugars
6.5 g
Salt
0.09 g

Nutrition information: baked sweet potato

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI*Medium sweet potato (200 g)
Energy90 kcal377 kJ5%180 kcal753 kJ
Fat0.2 g0%0.4 g
of which saturated fatty acids0.1 g1%0.2 g
Carbs17.4 g7%34.8 g
of which sugars6.5 g7%13 g
Fiber3.3 g-6.6 g
Protein2 g4%4 g
Salt0.09 g2%0.18 g
Water75.8 g-151.6 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in baked sweet potato?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g90 kcal2 g17.4 g0.2 g
Medium sweet potato200 g180 kcal4 g34.8 g0.4 g

Vitamins and minerals

Per 100 g, baked sweet potato provides the most vitamin A (120% DV), vitamin C (25%), and potassium (24%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% of the DV per 100 g.

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI
Potassium475 mg24%
Calcium38 mg5%
Magnesium27 mg7%
Phosphorus54 mg8%
Iron0.7 mg5%
Zinc0.3 mg3%
Vitamin C19.6 mg25%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.11 mg10%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.11 mg8%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)1.5 mg9%
Vitamin B60.29 mg21%
Folate6 µg3%
Vitamin A961 µg120%
Vitamin E0.7 mg6%
Vitamin K2.3 µg3%

Baked sweet potato compared with other foods

Baked sweet potato has more calories per 100 g than 88% of the vegetables in our chart. Here’s how foods in the vegetables category with similar calorie content compare (kcal per 100 g):

  1. Carrot41 kcal
  2. Canned corn67 kcal
  3. Raw potatoes77 kcal
  4. Raw sweet potato86 kcal
  5. Boiled potatoes86 kcal
  6. Roasted sweet potato90 kcal
  7. Cooked corn96 kcal
  8. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil213 kcal
  9. Sun-dried tomatoes258 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in a medium sweet potato?
A medium sweet potato (about 200 g) has about 180 kcal: 4 g protein, 34.8 g carbs, and 0.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of baked sweet potato?
100 g of baked sweet potato has 90 kcal (377 kJ). For comparison, 100 g of raw sweet potato has 86 kcal.
How much protein is in baked sweet potato?
Baked sweet potato has 2 g of protein per 100 g, while a medium sweet potato has about 4 g.
How many carbs are in baked sweet potato?
100 g of baked sweet potato contains 17.4 g of digestible carbs, including 6.5 g of sugars, plus 3.3 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt” (NDB 11508). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and vary by variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we create our calorie chart.