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Cajun Sweet Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cajun Sweet Potatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 20.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Cajun Sweet Potatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5865 IU117.3%
Vitamin C13.6 mg22.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.9%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.9%
Niacin1.9 mg9.6%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.3%
Folate6.8 mcg1.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg16.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34 mg3.4%
Iron1.4 mg7.5%
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%
Phosphorus83 mg8.3%
Potassium456.6 mg13%
Sodium33.3 mg1.4%
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%
Copper0.33 mg16.6%
Manganese0.49 mg24.3%
Selenium0.98 mcg1.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.3 g6.8%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars7.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2 g 3.1%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 33.3 mg 1.4%

Total Carbohydrates 20.3 g 6.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 7.8 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 117.3% Vitamin C 22.7%

Calcium 3.4% Iron 7.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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