In a
1/2 Sweet Potato
(
(1/2 Sweet Potato Serving) ) there are about
56
calories out of which
0 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1/2 Sweet Potato Serving) 1/2 Sweet Potato is 0.03 g. Within the fat content, a 1/2 Sweet Potato contains 0.01 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.01 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
(1/2 Sweet Potato Serving)
1/2 Sweet Potato
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
(1/2 Sweet Potato Serving)
1/2 Sweet Potato
contains about
2 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
(1/2 Sweet Potato Serving)
1/2 Sweet Potato
contains about
36 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
1/2 Sweet Potato
is
13.08 (g), 4% of daily value.
Sugar in a 1/2 Sweet Potato is about 2.72 g and the amount of protein in a
1/2 Sweet Potato
is approximately
1.02
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
1/2 Sweet Potato .
FAQS Nutrition Facts about 1/2 Sweet Potato - Serving Size: (1/2 Sweet Potato Serving)
How many calories in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 56 Calories per serving.
How many carbs in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 13.08g of carbohydrates
How much saturated fat is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains 0.01g of saturated fat
How much polyunsaturated fat is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains 0.01g of polyunsaturated fat
How much monounsaturated Fat is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 0g of monosaturated fat
How much cholesterol is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 0mg of cholesterol
How much sodium is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 36mg of sodium
How much potassium is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 0mg of potassium
How much dietary fiber is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 2g of dietary fiber
How much sugars is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato has 2.72g of sugars
How much protein is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 1.02g of protein
How much of Vitamin A is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 184% of Vitamin A
How much of Vitamin C is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 3% of Vitamin C
How much calcium is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 2% of calcium
How much Iron is in 1/2 Sweet Potato?
1/2 Sweet Potato contains about 2% of iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |