Calories in sweet potato
1 potato (150 g) has 123 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 27 g of carbs and 0.6 g of fat. That's 82 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 potato (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 4.7 g | 3.1 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is sweet potato good for a gym diet?
Not much protein: 2 g per 100 calories. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, tofu or soya chunks.
Most of its calories come from carbs (88%), then protein (8%) and fat (4%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 10 potatoes (about 1280 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
What's in it
Made with sweet potatoes, plus spices.
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| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown rice | 1 cup (195 g) | 240 | 4.7 g |
| Boiled potato | 1 potato (170 g) | 158 | 3.2 g |
| Vegetable fried rice | 1 cup (198 g) | 345 | 7.5 g |
| Noodles | 1 cup (160 g) | 219 | 7.2 g |
| Quinoa | 1 cup (185 g) | 222 | 8.1 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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