Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 64 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.4g21% of calories
- Carbs4.7g72% of calories
- Fat0.2g7% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) (1 cup, 64 g) has 26 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (58% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K58%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (64 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 94 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 70 μg | 58% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 31 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 17 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 21 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,104 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| 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.
Similar foods
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Burning 26 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 5minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)?
One serving of Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) (1 cup) has 26 calories, which works out to 41 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 21% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 72% 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 (cooked, steamed, unsalted)?
4.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sweet potato leaves (cooked, steamed, unsalted)?
3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
