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Sweet potato, mashed substitutes

Tested swaps for mashed sweet potato, with ratios and sources.

Equal pumpkin puree (1:1, baking) — reduce liquid slightly (Kim Schob)
Pumpkin is less sweet and slightly wetter; consider a touch more sugar or spice. Color stays orange.
← Pumpkin puree converter
Equal butternut squash puree (1:1, baking and savory mash) (Stem and Spoon)
Closest match in color, sweetness, and texture. Works in both sweet bakes and savory side dishes.
← Butternut squash puree converter

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Sweet potato, mashed converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.