🍠 Protein in Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g, along with 86 kcal, 20 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. That means 7% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the vegetable group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
1.6 g
Calories
86
Carbs
20 g
Fats
0.1 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 26 | 0.5 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 50 g | 43 | 0.8 g | 10 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 86 | 1.6 g | 20 g | 0.1 g |
| 150 g | 129 | 2.4 g | 30 g | 0.2 g |
| 200 g | 172 | 3.2 g | 40 g | 0.2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Avocado — 2 g per 100 g
- Potato — 2 g per 100 g
- Brown Rice (cooked) — 2.7 g per 100 g
- White Rice (cooked) — 2.7 g per 100 g
- Basmati Rice (cooked) — 3 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in sweet potato?
- Sweet Potato contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 86 kcal, 20 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of sweet potato?
- A 200 g portion of sweet potato gives about 3.2 g protein and 172 calories.
- Is sweet potato a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 7% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of sweet potato?
- 30 g of sweet potato has roughly 26 calories, 0.5 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0 g fat.