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Boiled sweet potato calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of boiled sweet potato contains 76 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 17.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 2.5 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Boiling keeps sweet potato lower than roasting does — about 115 calories for a medium one — because nothing caramelises and no oil is involved. It is sweeter than regular potato and slightly higher in fibre. Roasting tastes better; boiling mashes better and keeps the number down.
Where the calories come from
Protein 7% Carbs 92% Fat 1%
How boiled sweet potato compares
Per 100 g, against the closest potatoes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiled sweet potato | 76 kcal | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Frozen o'brien potato, unprepared | 76 kcal | 1.8 g | 17.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, raw | 77 kcal | 2.1 g | 17.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Russet potato, raw | 79 kcal | 2.1 g | 18.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Shredded hash browns, frozen | 81 kcal | 2 g | 18 g | 0.1 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato (typical) | 90 kcal | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| Boiled sweet potato (boiled) | 76 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Canned sweet potato (canned) | 91 kcal | 1.7 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for boiled sweet potato
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium, boiled |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5.7 g | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in boiled sweet potato
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 787 µg | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common boiled sweet potato servings
How many calories in a portion of boiled sweet potato — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 76 kcal | 1 g | 18 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium (151 g) | 115 kcal | 2 g | 27 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup, mashed (328 g) | 249 kcal | 5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in boiled sweet potato?
Boiled sweet potato has 76 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 medium, boiled (151 g) has about 115 calories.
How much protein is in boiled sweet potato?
Boiled sweet potato contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 2 g per 1 medium, boiled.
How much sugar is in boiled sweet potato?
Boiled sweet potato contains 5.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these boiled sweet potato calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168484 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
