Is Sweet potato good for your health condition?
Sweet potato is a starchy root with more fibre and natural sugar than regular potato. It is commonly baked or boiled.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 86 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.1 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
| Potassium | 337 mg |
| Purines | 17 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Sweet potato, raw, unprepared". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Watch the portion |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | Low purine: usually fine |
| Weight loss goal | Low in calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat sweet potato?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: watch the portion. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is sweet potato OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 17 mg per 100 g. General guide: Low purine: usually fine. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is sweet potato good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 55 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.