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Sweet potato, baked

Yellow: Limit or adjust

Can fit, but the portion, preparation, or current symptoms may change how sweet potato, baked feels.

Why it received this rating

Sweet potato, baked provides carbohydrate for energy, but the portion and preparation matter. A large serving or added butter, cream, cheese, or oil can make it much harder to tolerate.

Nutrition snapshot

Per serving: 1 medium (about 5 inches)

100Calories
2gProtein
24gCarbs
4gFiber
7gSugar
0gFat
40mgSodium

Approximate nutrition per common serving, based on USDA FoodData Central; values vary by brand, preparation, and portion size. Reviewed July 2026. How nutrition data is handled

Portion and preparation guidance

Half a medium sweet potato with butter kept light is a gentle starting portion; the soft baked texture goes down easily when chewing feels like work.

Symptoms or considerations

Mostly friendly. Very large portions or heavy toppings (loaded versions, marshmallow casseroles) change the picture, and the natural sweetness reads too strong for a minority of people whose taste has shifted.

Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.

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