Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato, purple, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 90% |
| Calories | 122kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
What is this food?
Purple sweet potato (boiled). It’s a starchy root vegetable that works as a carbohydrate source in meals.
Why it matters to health
Purple sweet potato provides carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 4 g per 100 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has sugar (about 9.1 g) naturally found in the food—so pairing it with protein and vegetables helps balance your meal. For fats, it’s very low (total fat ~0.2 g) and low in saturated fat, and it has low sodium (~43 mg), which is helpful for everyday eating. Since it’s a carb, the portion matters most if you’re watching blood sugar or total calories.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your carb portion: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (depending on your appetite and activity), then add lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and non-starchy veggies.
- Keep it boiled or steamed; if you mash, avoid adding lots of sugar or cream.
- For snacks, pair a small serving with protein (e.g., boiled sweet potato + boiled egg or yogurt) to stay satisfied.
- Balance your day: with 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, don’t stack multiple starchy carbs in the same meal (e.g., sweet potato + rice + bread).
Common Filipino dishes
Ube halaya, Camote cue, Boiled camote (sweet potato), Ginataang camote, Sweet potato in soups
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