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Boiled sweet potato

Boiled sweet potatoes are 80% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 76 kcal and 2.5 g of fiber.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Sweet potato, boiled

  • 76 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 1.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 2.5 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving provides about 91 kcal, 1.6 g of protein, and 3 g of fiber.

Values for boiled sweet potato per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 120 g (4 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (120 g (4 oz))
Calories76 kcal91 kcal
Protein1.4 g1.6 g
Carbohydrates17.7 g21.2 g
of which sugars5.7 g6.9 g
Fiber2.5 g3 g
Fat0.1 g0.2 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
Water80.1 g96.1 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Very low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.

Frequently asked questions about boiled sweet potatoes

How many grams of protein are in a 120 g (4 oz) serving of boiled sweet potatoes?

100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled sweet potatoes has 1.4 g of protein. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 1.6 g of protein. That is 1.8 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a 120 g (4 oz) serving of boiled sweet potatoes?

100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled sweet potatoes has 76 kcal. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 91 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

How much fiber is in a 120 g (4 oz) serving of boiled sweet potatoes?

100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled sweet potatoes has 2.5 g of fiber. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 3 g of fiber.

Do boiled sweet potatoes keep you full?

Yes, very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: very low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about boiled sweet potatoes if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about boiled sweet potatoes on a GLP-1 medication. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of boiled sweet potatoes?

We use 120 g (4 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 91 kcal, 1.6 g of protein, and 3 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin (FDC ID 168484). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .