Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Sweet potato, w/ sugar, fried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 239kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 6.9 g/ 42g (16%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 43.1 g/ 348g (12%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 51 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 40 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Sweet potato with sugar, fried (about 100 g). It’s a carb-heavy, sweet snack/dessert made by frying sweet potato and adding sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This food gives energy from carbohydrates (about 43 g per 100 g) and some fiber (about 4.3 g), which can help you feel fuller. However, it also has high added sugar (about 27.4 g) and high saturated fat (about 5.84 g) because it’s fried and sweetened. Too much sugar and saturated fat, especially when eaten often, can make it harder to manage blood sugar and heart health. The good part: when you include it in your day, it can still fit—just keep portions and frequency in mind.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Portion: Aim for a smaller serving (e.g., a few pieces) so the sugar and fried fat don’t dominate your snack.
- Frequency: Have it occasionally, not every snack. For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks/day, choose this as one snack option, not alongside other sweet treats.
- Balance: Pair with a protein or fiber-rich food if possible (e.g., a small serving of plain yogurt, nuts, or a fruit) to help keep you satisfied.
- Cooking tweak: If you can, choose less oil methods (air-fried/oven-baked) and reduce added sugar.
- Watch the “sweet”: If it’s already sweet, skip extra sweet toppings (condensed milk, extra syrup).
Common Filipino dishes
Camote cue, Fried sweet potato with sugar, Turon (banana with sugar), Banana cue, Ginataang kamote
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