Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato, white Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 89% | |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 24.3 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 48 mg/ 70mg (68%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 152 mg/ 750mg (20%) source |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 50 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Sweet potato (white), cooked. It’s a starchy root vegetable that’s naturally sweet and filling.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sweet potato provides carbohydrates for energy, plus dietary fiber (3.5 g per 100 g) that can help keep you full and support healthy digestion. It also has some sugar (4.9 g) and low sodium (3 mg), which makes it a good option for everyday meals. The fat is very low (0.5 g), so it’s generally light—just watch how it’s prepared (e.g., with lots of sugar, condensed milk, or deep-frying) to keep calories and added sugar in check.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks: aim for a balanced plate—sweet potato as the carb, and add protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) plus non-starchy vegetables.
- Portion guide: start with about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked sweet potato (depending on your appetite and activity), then add more veggies and protein if you’re still hungry.
- Choose healthier cooking: boiled, steamed, baked, or air-fried instead of deep-fried.
- If making it sweet (e.g., for snacks), go easy on added sugar and sweet toppings.
Common Filipino dishes
Camote cue, Baked sweet potato, Boiled camote, Ginataang camote, Sweet potato in lugaw
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