Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato, yellow, boiled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 86% | |
| Calories | 128kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 30.7 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.5 g/ 71g (0.7%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 30 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 26 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Sodium | 43 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 yellow sweet potato (100g). It’s a starchy root vegetable that’s naturally sweet and usually eaten as a side or snack.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Yellow sweet potato provides dietary fiber (about 4g per 100g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also has carbohydrates for energy, plus some natural sweetness from sugar (about 9.2g). The good news: it’s low in fat (about 0.3g) and low in sodium (about 43mg), so it can fit well in a balanced Filipino day. Since it’s starchy, portion size matters—especially if you’re having rice or other starchy foods in the same meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: pair it with lean ulam (fish, chicken, tofu) and non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) to balance carbs and fiber.
- For snacks: try smaller portions (about 1/2 cup cooked) and add protein (boiled egg, yogurt, or nuts in small amounts) to stay satisfied.
- Choose boiled or steamed versions most of the time; limit adding lots of sugar, condensed milk, or creamy toppings.
- Spread it across your day: aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, using sweet potato as part of a snack or side rather than the only food.
Common Filipino dishes
Camote (boiled), Ginataang camote, Camote cue, Sweet potato in lugaw, Nilagang kamote
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