Sweet potato leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 35 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.9g20% of calories
- Carbs3.1g70% of calories
- Fat0.2g10% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sweet potato leaves (raw) (1 cup, chopped, 35 g) has 15 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (88% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K88%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 66 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 106 μg | 88% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 27 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 28 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 12 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 15 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 776 μg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 15 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 3minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 2minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet potato leaves (raw)?
One serving of Sweet potato leaves (raw) (1 cup, chopped) has 15 calories, which works out to 42 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sweet potato leaves (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Sweet potato leaves (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sweet potato leaves (raw)?
2.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
