⏱ 5 min totalMicrowaved sweet potato
Per 1 serving · 130 g · 1 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g7% of calories
- Carbs26g92% of calories
- Fat0.1g1% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Microwaved sweet potato (130 g) has 112 calories, with 2 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (92% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (102% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and pantothenic acid (21% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A102%
- Vitamin B621%
- Pantothenic acid21%
- Copper22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Iron10%
- Manganese15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Wash potatoes and puncture a few times with a fork. Place on paper towel on microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes for the first potato, plus 2-3 minutes for each additional potato. Flip potatoes over halfway through cooking. Season as desired (won't change nutrition much).
- 2
If you have more time, you can also bake them at 425F for 50 minutes, or even microwave them first and then bake for 10-15 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (130 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 922 μg | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 14 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 438 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11,062 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 112 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 21minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Microwaved sweet potato?
One serving of Microwaved sweet potato (1 serving) has 112 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Microwaved sweet potato high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Microwaved sweet potato keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Microwaved sweet potato?
72 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Microwaved sweet potato?
5.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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