Know baked vs raw
A sweet potato calorie counter should separate cooking methods — baking concentrates calories slightly per gram compared with raw weight.
Sweet Potato Calorie Counter
A medium baked sweet potato has about 103 calories — use this sweet potato calorie counter to compare servings.
Sweet potato calories change with size and cooking method more than most people expect. Check the chart below, then photograph your plate to estimate what you actually ate.
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Sweet potato calories by serving
Typical values for plain baked or raw sweet potato without added butter, oil, or sugar. Fries, casseroles, and candied versions will differ.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small baked | ~60 g edible | ~54 | 13 g | 2.0 g |
| Medium baked | ~114 g | ~103 | 24 g | 3.8 g |
| Large baked | ~180 g | ~162 | 37 g | 6.0 g |
| 1 cup cubed, baked | ~200 g | ~180 | 41 g | 6.6 g |
| 1 cup mashed, baked | ~328 g | ~249 | 58 g | 8.2 g |
| Medium raw | ~130 g | ~112 | 26 g | 3.9 g |
| Per 100 g, baked | 100 g | ~90 | 21 g | 3.3 g |
Source: USDA-style reference values. For loaded sides or restaurant dishes, use the photo scanner below.
Using a sweet potato calorie counter
Count the full meal
Sweet potato with butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, or in a burrito bowl adds calories beyond the tuber alone — scan the full plate.
Photo beats guessing
Not sure if your serving is medium or large? Upload a photo and let AI estimate calories from what is on your plate.
Sweet potato calorie counter FAQ
How many calories are in one sweet potato?+
A medium baked sweet potato (about 114 g) has roughly 103 calories. Small baked ones run closer to 54 calories; large ones can reach 160+ calories.
Does sweet potato size change the calorie count?+
Yes. A sweet potato calorie counter should start with weight or serving size. Large baked sweet potatoes can have triple the calories of small ones.
How many carbs are in a medium sweet potato?+
About 24 g of carbs, mostly complex starch, plus roughly 3.8 g of fiber. Most calories in a plain baked sweet potato come from carbohydrates.
Are baked and raw sweet potatoes the same calories?+
Per 100 g, baked sweet potato is about 90 calories and raw is about 86 calories — close, but water loss during baking makes baked portions slightly denser.
Can I use a photo to count sweet potato calories?+
Yes. SnapFood's scanner works on baked halves, mashed sweet potato, fries, bowls, and meal prep containers. Photograph the serving you ate for an AI estimate.
Is sweet potato good for weight loss?+
Plain baked sweet potato is a filling, fiber-rich carb with moderate calories. Whether it fits your plan depends on daily intake — this sweet potato calorie counter helps you log it accurately.
Scan your sweet potato or meal prep bowl
Use the scanner above to photograph baked sweet potato, fries, or a full plate — get calorie and macro estimates in seconds.