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Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Sweet potato leaves, raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

A 100g serving covers 252% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.5g), fat (0.5g), and carbohydrates (8.8g) per 100g. With 42 calories per 100g, Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. With only 6mg of sodium, Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) provides 5.3g of dietary fiber per 100g (19% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories42KCAL
Protein2.5G
Fat0.51G
Carbs8.8G
Fiber5.3G

Calorie Distribution

50kcal
  • Protein20%2.5 g
  • Fat9%0.51 g
  • Carbs71%8.8 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water86.8G
Energy42.0KCAL
Protein2.5G
Total lipid (fat)0.51G
Carbohydrate, by difference8.8G
Fiber, total dietary5.3G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid11.0MG
Thiamin0.16MG
Riboflavin0.34MG
Niacin1.1MG
Vitamin B-60.19MG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE189UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)302UG
Calcium, Ca78.0MG
Iron, Fe0.97MG
Magnesium, Mg70.0MG
Phosphorus, P81.0MG
Potassium, K508MG
Sodium, Na6.0MG
Selenium, Se0.90UG
Energy175kJ
Ash1.4G
Pantothenic acid0.23MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food1.0UG
Folate, DFE1.0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta2217UG
Carotene, alpha42.0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta58.0UG
Vitamin A, IU3778IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin14720UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.11G
SFA 16:00.10G
SFA 18:00.01G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.02G
MUFA 18:10.02G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.23G
PUFA 18:20.19G
PUFA 18:30.04G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Tryptophan0.04G
Lysine0.23G
Methionine0.09G
Cystine0.05G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
leaf (12-1/4" long) (16g)70.4g0.1g1.4g
cup, chopped (35g)150.9g0.2g3.1g

Scaled from Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (19% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
  • Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium

Dietary Considerations

  • With 508mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 6mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • The high fiber (5.3g) and low fat profile makes Sweet Potato Leaves (Raw) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Potassium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
  • Fiber: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories42
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.51G1%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 6.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8G3%
Dietary Fiber 5.3G19%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 2.5G5%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 78.0MG6%
Iron 0.97MG5%
Potassium 508MG11%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169303.

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