Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato, white, boiled Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 86% | |
| Calories | 126kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 29.3 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 23 mg/ 70mg (32%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 83 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 37 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Sodium | 42 mg/ 1500mg (2%) low |
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 Boiled sweet potato (white), a starchy root vegetable that mainly provides carbohydrates. One 100g serving has about 126 kcal and 29.3g carbs, with 3.9g dietary fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sweet potato is a good energy source for your daily meals and snacks. The dietary fiber (3.9g) can help you feel fuller and support healthy digestion. It also has natural sugars (9g), so it’s best to pair it with protein and healthy fats in your plate for better balance. It’s very low in sodium (42mg) and has low fat (0.8g), which makes it a practical carb option when you’re building balanced meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Build your plate: add a serving of lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli) alongside the sweet potato.
- Portion guide: for a snack, try a smaller serving (about 1/2 cup cooked) and for meals, keep it as your main carb but not the only one on the plate.
- Choose cooking methods like boiled or steamed; avoid adding lots of sugar or syrup.
- Since it has some sugar naturally, pair it with protein/fiber-rich veggies to help keep your meals more satisfying.
- Fit it into your day: aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks; sweet potato can be a snack or part of lunch/dinner.
Common Filipino dishes
Camote cue, Ginataang kamote, Sweet potato in syrup (minatamis na kamote), Boiled camote with grated coconut, Kamote tops with eggs
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