How Many Calories in Sweet Potato?
About 105 kcal for 1 medium baked (115 g). Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 7% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 5% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 4% |
Love Sweet Potato? Keep it, and still get in shape.
Train 1-to-1 with Tarek at Nogs Gym, Al Quoz. He builds your training and nutrition around the food you actually eat in Dubai, and reviews your progress every 4 weeks. Men and women welcome.
- From AED 275 per session
- Free first consultation
- Nutrition plan included
The lighter swap
Roast it with a light spray of oil instead of a spoonful: saves about 100 kcal.
Coach's take
Light on calories, so it fits easily into most days. Just watch what you eat alongside it.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Sweet Potato?
About 105 kcal for 1 medium baked (115 g), with 2g protein, 24g carbs and 0g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Sweet Potato and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Sweet Potato is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. Roast it with a light spray of oil instead of a spoonful: saves about 100 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Sweet Potato?
About 21 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
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Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Sweet Potato
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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