Sweet potato has 86 kcal and 3 g fiber per 100 g. A starchy root with natural sweetness — not a true potato. The fiber provides a caloric discount compared to regular potato.
How should I track Sweet Potato?
Sweet Potato is a good source of fiber. For consistent tracking of Sweet Potato, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.