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Sweet potatoes
A tropical American crop with an uncertain early domestication history; not the same plant as a true yam.
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US season & availability
US seasonal focus: fall and winter; local harvest varies with climate.
How to choose
Choose firm roots without soft spots; similar sizes cook more evenly.
How to store
Keep whole roots in a cool, dark, dry, ventilated place. Refrigerate after cutting.
Prep with confidence
Scrub the skin; cut evenly. Orange flesh turns tender and sweet when roasted.
Nutrition reference · per 100 g
Food form in this reference: Raw edible portion
Values are for 100 g of the USDA reference food named below, not a serving or the recipe shown. Raw/cooked state, edible portion, variety and brand matter. Missing values are omitted, never treated as zero.
100 g is a comparison basis, not a suggested portion — especially for salt, oil, spices and sweeteners.
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 20.12 g
- Energy
- 86 kcal
- Sodium
- 55 mg
- Fat
- 0.05 g
- Protein
- 1.57 g
More reported vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 709 µg RAE
- Vitamin C
- 2.4 mg
- Calcium
- 30 mg
- Potassium
- 337 mg
- Iron
- 0.61 mg
USDA reference food (original record): Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · FDC ID 168482 · 100 g
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75 min · Original servings: 8
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40 min · Original servings: 4
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60 min · Original servings: 6
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55 min · Original servings: 4
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A slow Sunday, an autumn table
Sweet mustard and roasted vegetables bring warmth; lemony beans and almonds add crunch. Apple and cinnamon finish the meal without another rich sauce.
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