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Sweet-potato Leaves

Sweet-potato leaves are edible leafy greens used fresh or cooked in vegetable dishes.

Sweet-potato Leaves — illustrative ingredient image

About Sweet-potato Leaves

Sweet-potato leaves are the edible leaves and tender shoots of the sweet-potato plant. They are used in salads where suitable and are commonly blanched, steamed, stir-fried, sautéed, simmered, or added to soups and vegetable dishes. Tender stems may be cooked with the leaves.

Raw leaves are leafy and slightly crisp, with a mild green flavour that can have earthy or vegetal notes. Cooking makes them softer and more tender. Young leaves and shoots are generally more delicate, while older leaves and thicker stems give a firmer, more fibrous bite.

They are sold as loose fresh greens or attached shoots, with leaves that may be green, purplish, or mixed in colour. They can be cooked whole or chopped. Blanching, simmering, or stir-frying changes their crispness, moisture, and tenderness, while included stems add structure.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for sweet-potato leaves

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English

sweet-potato leaves

English

Sweet potato, squash, pumpkin, chrysanthemum, or bean leaves, cooked

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Sweet-potato Leaves nutrition & diet

Sweet-potato Leaves nutritional value

Sweet potato leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
42kcal
Protein
2.5g
Carbs
8.8g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Establish the botanical identity and edible part before selecting a reference, because leaf varieties and preparation practices may differ. Record fresh versus wilted or cooked leaves, stems retained or removed, and additions such as oil, coconut milk, meat, fish, or seasoning sauce.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to verified sweet-potato leaves, with stems and cooking state specified, rather than substituting another leafy green.

Diet considerations

Sweet-potato leaves are plant-derived when served alone. Compatibility changes when cooked with meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, coconut preparations, or sauces, and when flour-based coatings or mixed dishes are used. The exact species or cultivar, edible stems, and processing form should be established before comparison.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Sweet potato leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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