Sweet potatoes are the edible, underground root of the sweet potato vine, with a tan-colored skin and sweet-tasting, bright orange flesh that is often prepared by baking. High is carbohydrates and low in fats, a baked sweet potato is a healthy source of calories and nutrients.
Contents
According to the USDA, one medium-sized, baked sweet potato, approximately 2 inches in diameter and 5 inches long, weighs 114 g, total. Approximately 24 g come from carbohydrates, while just over 2 g are made of proteins. There is less than 1 g of fat in the serving. The remaining portion consists of other nutrients and water.
Caloric Value
The USDA also indicates that a medium-sized, baked sweet potato contains a total of 103 calories. Carbohydrates offer around 90 calories to the serving, while proteins deliver 10 more calories and fats deliver the final 3 calories.
Total Caloric Intake
A single medium sweet potato contains around 5 percent of the total calories recommended for the average adult to take in each day. This percentage is factored on a typical daily 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrients
Several essential vitamins are also available within a medium, baked sweet potato, including vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and pantothenic acid. Dietary minerals, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium are also provided by sweet potatoes.
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