Vegetables

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared

FDC 168482cup, cubes (133 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 91 · -2 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sweet potato, raw, unprepared ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 91 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (79% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV). Most of its 86 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.6 g · 7%Carb 20.1 g · 92%Fat 0.1 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories86 kcal4%
Total fat0.05 g0%
Saturated fat0.02 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium55 mg2%
Carbohydrate20 g7%
Dietary fiber3 g11%
Sugars4.2 g
Protein1.6 g3%
Potassium337 mg7%
Calcium30 mg2%
Iron0.61 mg3%
Magnesium25 mg6%
Vitamin C2.4 mg3%
Vitamin A709 µg79%
Vitamin E0.26 mg2%

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FDC 168482

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A79% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density91 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.6 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g55 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Rutabagas, rawDensity 92 vs 91Celery, rawDensity 93 vs 91Tomato powderDensity 93 vs 91

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