Overview
Fresh Japanese sweet potato with reddish-purple skin and sweet yellow flesh; popular steamed or roasted in Japan
- Standard portion: 100 g
- Approx. 126 kcal per serving
Food noteShow details
- Tubers store starch as primary carb
- Values from post-harvest samples
- Moisture 65.6%.
Serving guidanceShow details
Best with
- Grilled fish (balances sweetness)
- Miso soup (gentle starch)
- Spinach salad (carotenoid synergy)
- Yogurt (fiber pairing)
- Green tea (clean finish)
Use caution with
- Deep-fried dishes (absorbs oil)
- Heavy syrups (too sweet)
- Spicy curries (overpowers)
Pros & consShow details
Pros
- Naturally sweet
- Vitamin rich
- Good fiber
Cons
- May raise blood sugar if overeaten
- Softens when boiled
- Spoils fast when moist
Calorie comparisonShow details
| Serving | Calories | Protein (P) | Carbs (C) | Fat (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 serve100 g | 126 kcal | 1 g | 30.9 g | 0.1 g |
Per 50 g50 g | 63 kcal | 0.5 g | 15.45 g | 0.05 g |
Per 100 g100 g | 126 kcal | 1 g | 30.9 g | 0.1 g |
Per 150 g150 g | 189 kcal | 1.5 g | 46.35 g | 0.15 g |
Per 200 g200 g | 252 kcal | 2 g | 61.8 g | 0.2 g |
Per 250 g250 g | 315 kcal | 2.5 g | 77.25 g | 0.25 g |
