Vegetables
How much fiber is in sweet potato?
100 g of sweet potato (baked, flesh) has 3.3 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 large (180 g), has 5.9 g, which is 20% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
3.3g
baked, flesh
Per typical portion
5.9g
1 large (180 g)
Of the 30 g reference
20%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 large (180 g) | 5.9 g | 20% |
| 1 cup (200 g) | 6.6 g | 22% |
| 1 small (60 g) | 2.0 g | 7% |
Compared with similar foods
- Broccoli boiled, drained
3.3 g
- Sweet potato baked, flesh
3.3 g
- Carrots raw
2.8 g
- Brussels sprouts boiled, drained
2.6 g
- Potatoes baked, flesh and skin
2.2 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
The USDA value is for the baked flesh only; the skin usually adds more fiber. Sweet potato counts as its own plant, separate from regular potato.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Is sweet potato high in fiber?
It is a source of fiber: at 3.3 g per 100 g it passes the EU threshold of 3 g but not the “high in fiber” threshold of 6 g. A typical portion, 1 large (180 g), adds 5.9 g, or 20% of the 30 g reference.
Does sweet potato have more fiber than regular potato?
Yes: baked sweet potato flesh has 3.3 g per 100 g, baked potato with skin 2.2 g. A large sweet potato (180 g) gives 5.9 g.
Does sweet potato count as a plant?
Yes. It adds one plant to your week, however often you eat it. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.