Calories in
sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack
91 kcal per 100 g Sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack contains 91 calories per 100 grams, or about 232 calories per cup, mashed. Per 100 g it provides 1.7 g protein, 21.1 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 91% carbohydrate, 7% protein, 2% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, mashed | 255.0 g | 232 | 4.2 g | 53.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 cup pieces | 200.0 g | 182 | 3.3 g | 42.2 g | 0.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, mashed
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, mashed |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 91 kcal | 232 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 53.9 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.0 g | 12.8 g |
| Sodium | 53.0 mg | 135.2 mg |
| Potassium | 312.0 mg | 795.6 mg |
| Calcium | 22.0 mg | 56.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 26.4 mg | 67.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 399.0 µg | 1,017.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 76.0 g | 193.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168485). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack ranks 45 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 47% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup, mashed (232 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 47 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack?
Sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack contains 91 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 232 calories per cup, mashed. It also provides 1.7 g of protein, 21.1 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack?
By calories, sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack is roughly 91% carbohydrate, 7% protein and 2% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, mashed?
About 47 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.