Sweet Potato
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Orange-fleshed sweet potato, values for the flesh baked in its skin.
Sweet potato is a starchy root, only distantly related to the potato, eaten baked, roasted or mashed. A 130 g portion gives about 120 kcal and 4 g of fiber, and its beta-carotene provides more than the full daily value of vitamin A, with useful vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, copper and potassium. About 8 g of the carbohydrate is sugar, part of it formed from starch during baking.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2g | 3.6% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 20.7g | 6.9% |
| Simple Sugars | 7.24g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 10.16g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13.2% |
| Water | 76g | 3.0% |
| Calories | 90 | 4.0% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.05 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.09 | g | 0.7% |
| Omega-3 | 0.027 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.063 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 19.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.71 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 961 | mcg | 106.8% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.107 | mg | 8.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.106 | mg | 8.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.49 | mg | 9.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.286 | mg | 16.8% |
| vitamin B9 | 6 | mcg | 1.5% |
| vitamin C | 19.6 | mg | 21.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.71 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin K | 2.3 | mcg | 1.9% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 38 | mg | 3.8% |
| iron | 0.69 | mg | 3.8% |
| magnesium | 27 | mg | 6.8% |
| phosphorus | 54 | mg | 7.7% |
| potassium | 475 | mg | 18.3% |
| sodium | 36 | mg | 1.6% |
| zinc | 0.32 | mg | 2.9% |
| copper | 0.161 | mg | 17.9% |
| manganese | 0.497 | mg | 21.6% |
| selenium | 0.2 | mcg | 0.4% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 39 | mg | 5.6% | 85% |
| Isoleucine | 70 | mg | 5.0% | 82% |
| Leucine | 118 | mg | 4.3% | 68% |
| Lysine limiting | 84 | mg | 4.0% | 61% |
| Methionine | 65 | mg | 6.2% | 99% |
| Phenylalanine | 158 | mg | 9.0% | 135% |
| Threonine | 107 | mg | 10.2% | 150% |
| Tryptophan | 40 | mg | 14.3% | 212% |
| Valine | 110 | mg | 6.0% | 96% |
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