The unsung super vegetable!
Sweet Potatoes are packed with nutrients and a good source vitamins A and C, a source of vitamin B6 and dietary fibre.
Vitamins A, C and B6 help contribute to a healthy immune system. Vitamins A and C also help to maintain healthy skin.
Sweet Potatoes are also a source of pantothenic acid which helps contribute to a healthy brain and nervous system.
Sweet Potatoes make a great carbohydrate option to any meal. Easy to prepare, satisfying and importantly versatile. Try them roasted, baked, steamed or blended into a soup. Check out our recipes for inspiration.
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| Nutrition Information | Serving size: 75 g | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity per Serving | 5 Daily intake per serve | Quantity per 100 g | |
| Energy | 223 kJ | 3% | 297 kJ |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | 1.9 g |
| Fat, total | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.1 g |
| - saturated | 0 g | 0% | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 3% | 1.41 g |
| - sugars | 4.2 g | 5% | 5.6 g |
| Dietary fibre, total | 2.3 g | 8% | 3 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | 10 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 mg | 12% ESADDI | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (from carotenoids) | 847 µg RE | 113% RDI | 1129 µg RE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 10% RDI | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 58% RDI | 31 mg |
% Daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. RDI = Recommended Dietary Intake; ESADDI = Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake. |
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Reference: Information based on standards information prepared by veggycation.com.au. Nutrition Information Panel based on orange flesh, peeled and raw sweet potato.