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Sweet Potato — BakedD
Vegetables · #41 of 45

Sweet Potato

Baked · Orange Vegetables

35/100D tier
Calories9
Protein2g
Fiber3.3g
Sodium36mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 35 out of 100, #41 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (95/100); protein drags it down (15/100).

The short version: 961mcg of vitamin A per 100g — the orange means business.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 36mg2%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g12%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 961mcg RAE107%
Vitamin C 20mg22%
Vitamin K 2mcg2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 35

Clean label ×1595
Low energy density ×1034
Fiber ×2531
Micronutrients ×4021
Protein ×1015

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#41 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Sweet Potato healthy?

It grades D — 35 out of 100, #41 of 45 vegetables in our system. 961mcg of vitamin A per 100g — the orange means business.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato?

9 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Sweet Potato calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.