The calories in sweet potatoes and other tubercles –

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The sweet potato has become an icon of healthy diets. But don’t forget the other tubers – even options that are low in fiber can be part of your menu when served with a good plate of salad.

yacon potato, 33 cal
Carbohydrates 8.4 g, protein 1 g, fiber 1.2 g, potassium 543 mg, vitamin C 19.7 mg.

Potatoes, 52 cal
Carbohydrates 11.9 g, protein 1.2 g, fiber 1.3 g, potassium 161 mg, vitamin C 3.8 mg.

Sweet Potato, 77 cal
Carbohydrates 18.4 g, protein 0.6 g, fiber 2.2 g, potassium 148 mg, vitamin C 23.8 mg.

Cara, 78 cal
Carbohydrates 18.9 g, protein 1.5 g, fiber 2.6 g, potassium 203 mg, vitamin C 0 mg.

Baroa potato (or cassava), 80 cal
Carbohydrates 18.9 g, protein 0.9 g, fiber 1.8 g, potassium 258 mg, vitamin C 17.1 mg.

Yam, 97 cal
Carbohydrates 23.2 g, protein 2.1 g, fiber 1.7 g, potassium 568 mg, vitamin C 5.6 mg.

Cassava (or gherkin), 125 cal
Carbohydrates 30.1 g, protein 0.6 g, fiber 1.6 g, potassium 100 mg, vitamin C 11.1 mg.

Source: Brazilian Food Composition Table (Taco/Unicamp).

*Calories equivalent to 100 grams.