The carbohydrate content in sweet potatoes varies depending on the size and preparation, but here are typical values:
- For 100 grams of raw sweet potato, there are about 20 to 20.1 grams of carbohydrates
- A medium-sized sweet potato (about 114 grams raw) contains approximately 23.6 to 27 grams of total carbohydrates, with about 3.8 grams of fiber included
- A large sweet potato can have around 37 grams of carbohydrates, including about 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of natural sugars
- One 5-inch sweet potato typically has about 26 grams of carbohydrates
- For cooked, boiled, and mashed sweet potato without skin, 1 cup can have about 58 grams of carbohydrates, but this is a larger serving size
In summary, a medium raw sweet potato generally contains around 20 to 27 grams of total carbohydrates, including fiber and sugars. Cooking methods and size can affect the exact amount slightly