Recipe:The nutritional Facts of Sweet Potatoes

The nutritional facts for raw sweet potatoes (per 133g serving) are as follows:

  • Calories: 114
  • Protein: 2.1g
  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.02g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.019g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 26.8g
  • Fiber: 3.9g
  • Sugars: 5.4g (Sucrose: 3.4g, Glucose: 1.3g, Fructose: 0.9g
  • Vitamin A: 943mcg (105% DV)
  • Vitamin C: 3.2mg (4% DV)
  • Vitamin E: 0.35mg (2% DV)
  • Vitamin K: 2.4mcg (2% DV)
  • Thiamin (B1): 0.1mg (9% DV)
  • Riboflavin (B2): 0.08mg (6% DV)
  • Niacin (B3): 0.74mg (5% DV)
  • Vitamin B6: 0.28mg (16% DV)
  • Folate (B9): 14.6mcg (4% DV)
  • Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.1mg (21% DV
  • Calcium: 39.8mg (3% DV)
  • Iron: 0.8mg (4% DV)
  • Magnesium: 33.3mg (8% DV)
  • Phosphorus: 62.5mg (5% DV)
  • Potassium: 448mg (10% DV)
  • Sodium: 73.2mg (3% DV)
  • Zinc: 0.4mg (4% DV)
  • Copper: 0.2mg (22% DV)
  • Manganese: 0.34mg (15% DV)
  • Selenium: 0.8mcg (1% DV)

Sweet potatoes are particularly rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, essential for vision and immune function. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins