Are baked sweet potatoes healthier than regular potatoes?

Yes, sweet potatoes are often higher in vitamins and fiber.

Can I add toppings to the sweet potatoes?

Definitely! Enjoy them with herbs, spices, or even dips.

Baking sweet potatoes generally takes about 25-30 minutes.

Vegetables

These crispy baked sweet potatoes are a healthy and delicious side dish, rich in vitamins and fiber, great for adding flavor to any meal.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 medium potato

195 kcal

(130 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	35 g / 100g	0.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 5% · Carbs 92% · Fat 3%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 medium potato (130 g, 195 kcal) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 medium potato takes about 48 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Crispy Baked Sweet Potatoes is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g
Crispy Baked Sweet Potatoes	150	2 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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Are baked sweet potatoes healthier than regular potatoes?: Yes, sweet potatoes are often higher in vitamins and fiber.
Can I add toppings to the sweet potatoes?: Definitely! Enjoy them with herbs, spices, or even dips.
How long does it take to bake sweet potatoes?: Baking sweet potatoes generally takes about 25-30 minutes.

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