Canned Sweet Potatoes in Syrup

Canned Sweet Potatoes in Syrup

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Canned sweet potatoes in syrup are pre-cooked sweet potatoes preserved in a sugary syrup solution, creating a softer texture and sweeter flavor profile than fresh varieties. While convenient for quick meal preparation, the canning process significantly increases added sugars compared to plain roasted or boiled sweet potatoes, altering their glycemic impact. This shelf-stable format is commonly used in casseroles and holiday dishes but requires careful portion tracking for those monitoring carbohydrate or sugar intake.

Macro Impact

A 1/2 cup serving contains 116 calories, 1g protein, 27g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/2 cup (130 g)
Amount per serving
Calories116
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.3g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium38mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate27g
10%
Dietary Fiber3g
12%
Total Sugars20g
Includes Added Sugars13g
25%
Protein1g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium20mg
2%
Iron1mg
6%
Potassium241mg
5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
27 / 275 g
10%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
12%
Sugars
20 g
Added Sugars
13 / 50 g
25%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
2%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
3%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
2%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
2%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
4%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
6%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
8%
Valine
0 / 2 g
3%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
3%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
5%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
4%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
9%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
5%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
9 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
490 / 800 mcg
61%
Vitamin C
14 / 83 mg
17%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
8%
Vitamin K
3 / 105 mcg
3%
Minerals
Calcium
20 / 1k mg
2%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
18%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
8%
Magnesium
17 / 370 mg
5%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
32%
Phosphorous
35 / 700 mg
5%
Potassium
241 / 3k mg
8%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
38 / 2.3k mg
2%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
3%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
101 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
16 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, solids and liquids. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170083.
  2. 2.Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, drained solids. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170084.
  3. 3.Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, solids and liquid. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2307.
  4. 4.Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, drained solids. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2308.

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