Energy
upper quarter187 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 82 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 52–107 kcal
Based on 15 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Sweet potato, candied calories: 187 per 100 g
This exact USDA record reports 187 calories for 100 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 100 g
- Calories
- 187 kcal
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 37.7 g
- Total fat
- 3.5 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
- Sodium
- 121 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 100 g
187calories
Sweet potato, candied
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbs
- 37.7 g
- Fat
- 3.5 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 187 calories for USDA reference amount at 100 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 187 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 1.2 g protein, 2.2 g fiber, and 121 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is sweet potato, cooked, as ingredient, representing 71.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 piece answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 84–468 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2709704: “Sweet potato, candied.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2709704, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 piece” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pieceUSDA-listed household measure | 45 g | 84 kcal | 0.5 g | 1 g | 54 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 100 g | 187 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.2 g | 121 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 468 kcal | 3 g | 5.5 g | 303 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Other red and orange vegetables
The comparison set contains 15 exact records in the Other red and orange vegetables USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709704’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half1.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.9–1.6 g
Based on 15 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.6–2.9 g
Based on 15 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half121 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 132 mg
- Middle 50%
- 119–158 mg
Based on 15 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709704’s 100 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin A514 µg
≈ 57% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin C9 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium121 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.8 g
≈ 4% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Sweet potato, candied,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709700 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 piece to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 45 g and 250 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 84 kcal to 468 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709700
At an equal 100 g, this record has 20.6 g more carbohydrate than “Sweet potato, baked, fat added.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Sweet potato, cooked, as ingredient
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Sweet potato, cooked, as ingredient supplies 71.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “candied” fits. Inspect FDC 2709700 when “baked; fat added” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Sweet potato, candied
- Exact source wording
- “Sweet potato, candied”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709704 · FNDDS 73406000
- Named qualifiers
- candied
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Sugars, granulated
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Sweet potato, baked, fat added
- Exact source wording
- “Sweet potato, baked, fat added”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709700 · FNDDS 73403020
- Named qualifiers
- baked · fat added
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “candied”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordSweet potato, candied | 100 g187 kcal | 187 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.5 g | 2.2 g | 121 mg |
| Sweet potato, casserole or mashed | 125 g124 kcal | 99 kcal | 1.9 g | 2.6 g | 2.4 g | 132 mg |
| Sweet potato, canned, fat added | 100 g124 kcal | 124 kcal | 1.6 g | 4.4 g | 1.7 g | 211 mg |
| Sweet potato, baked, fat added | 100 g115 kcal | 115 kcal | 1.6 g | 4.5 g | 3 g | 161 mg |
| Sweet potato, boiled, fat added | 100 g115 kcal | 115 kcal | 1.6 g | 4.5 g | 3 g | 161 mg |
| Sweet potato, canned, no added fat | 100 g91 kcal | 91 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.2 g | 1.8 g | 207 mg |
| Sweet potato, baked, no added fat | 100 g82 kcal | 82 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.4 g | 3.1 g | 154 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709704: its source amount is 100 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2709704, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 piece
84 kcal
45 g
1 cup
468 kcal
250 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709704, Vitamin A is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin A
514 µg≈ 57% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
37.7 g≈ 14% Daily ValueVitamin C
9.3 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709704’s 100 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 100 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal 187 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 1.2 g 1.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 37.7 g 37.7 g | 14% 14% |
| Total fat | 3.5 g 3.5 g | 4% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g 2.2 g | 8% 8% |
| Sugars | 29.4 g 29.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 121 mg 121 mg | 5% 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g 0.8 g | 4% 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g 0.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg 3 mg | 1% 1% |
| Potassium | 362 mg 362 mg | 8% 8% |
| Calcium | 17 mg 17 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg 0.3 mg | 2% 2% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg 14 mg | 3% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg 9.3 mg | 10% 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 514 µg 514 µg | 57% 57% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 56.4 g 56.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709704, approximate percentages divide the displayed 100 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2709704 to 4 source inputs totaling 140.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Sweet potato, candied” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Sweet potato, cooked, as ingredient, Sugars, granulated, Oil or table fat, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
140.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet potato, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997340 | 100 GM | 100 g | 71.2% |
| 2 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 35 GM | 35 g | 24.9% |
| 3 | Oil or table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81200100 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 3.6% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.4 GM | 0.4 g | 0.3% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709704, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Other red and orange vegetables” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Sweet potato, candied
- USDA category
- Other red and orange vegetables
- FDC ID
- 2709704
- FNDDS code
- 73406000
Closest inspectable record
Sweet potato, baked, fat added
- USDA category
- Other red and orange vegetables
- FDC ID
- 2709700
- FNDDS code
- 73403020
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | 115 kcal | +72 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1.6 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 17.1 g | +20.6 g |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4.5 g | −1.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 3 g | −0.8 g |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 161 mg | −40 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 72 more calories, 20.6 g more carbohydrate, and 1.1 g less total fat than “Sweet potato, baked, fat added.”
Only this record lists Sugars, granulated. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Sweet potato, cooked, as ingredient; Oil or table fat, NFS; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Sugars, granulated.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 100 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece (45 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 100 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small (80 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709704 with FDC 2709700 at equal mass; use their 100 g and 100 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709704 versus FDC 2709700 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full other red and orange vegetables source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Sweet potato, candied” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709704 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Sweet potato, candied,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
raw versus cooked weight
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
added fat or sauce
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2709704 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 187 kcal per 100 g becomes 187 kcal at 100 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2709704
FNDDS food code: 73406000
The scaling for FDC 2709704 can be exact while the match to “Sweet potato, candied” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 100 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.