Sweet potato calories — 100 g, serving sizes and calculator
Sweet potato has about 86 kcal per 100 g. A common serving such as 1 small sweet potato is about 86 kcal. Use the calculator below to estimate your own portion.
Sweet potato portion calculator
Enter your portion and choose grams, ounces or a common serving. The result scales calories and macros from the per-100 g estimate.
Use packaged labels or your own recipe total when available. Restaurant and homemade portions can vary a lot.
Estimated total
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Rounded estimate for everyday tracking.
Sweet potato calories by serving size
| Serving | Approx. amount | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Reference amount | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 small sweet potato | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 medium sweet potato | 180 g | 155 kcal |
Values are rounded. The biggest source of error is usually portion size, added oil, sauces, sugar, toppings or brand differences.
Sweet potato nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
Can Sweet potato fit a weight-loss diet?
Sweet potato can fit a balanced diet when the portion works with your daily calorie target. Use the calculator above when your serving is bigger or smaller than the common examples.
How to track Sweet potato accurately
- Use the product label for packaged foods when available.
- For homemade dishes, calculate the full recipe and divide by the number of servings.
- Count extras such as oil, butter, ghee, cheese, mayonnaise, nuts and sugary sauces.
- Use the same bowl, spoon or plate when you want consistent estimates without weighing every meal.
How long to burn off 1 small sweet potato?
For a serving of about 86 kcal, a 70 kg adult might burn a similar amount in roughly:
| Activity | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Easy walking | 25 min |
| Brisk walking | 17 min |
| Running | 9 min |
| Cycling | 12 min |
Exercise burn varies with body weight, speed, incline, fitness level and intensity. Use this as a rough comparison, not a medical or training prescription.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet potato?
Sweet potato has about 86 kcal per 100 g. A common serving such as 1 small sweet potato has about 86 kcal.
How many calories are in 100 g of Sweet potato?
There are about 86 kcal in 100 g of Sweet potato.
Is Sweet potato good for weight loss?
It can fit a weight-loss plan if the portion fits your daily calorie target. Use the portion calculator on this page to scale the estimate to what you actually ate.
Why is my calorie count different?
Different brands, recipes, cooking methods, water content and serving sizes can change the final calories. For packaged food, prefer the nutrition label.
Data note
EKCal food pages combine standard food-composition references with practical serving estimates. Values are rounded and may differ by variety, brand and preparation. See Sources & Methodology.