Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 128.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high 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 sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 3% | |
| Calories from Fat | 48% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7.2 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 185.1 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 14.9 IU | 3.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.48 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 17.3 mcg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.96 mg | 9.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.96 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 33.2 mg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 100.5 mg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 285.6 mg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 251.4 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.96 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0.48 mg | 24% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Manganese | 0.96 mg | 48.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Selenium | 6.7 mcg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 20.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 52.3 g | |||
| Glucose | 1 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.4 g | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.5 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 42.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 23.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.5 g | |||
| Ash | 1.4 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1039 Calories from Fat 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.2 g 88%
Saturated Fat 9.9 g 49.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 139.5 mg 46.5%
Sodium 523 mg 21.8%
Total Carbohydrates 128.6 g 42.9%
Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%
Sugars 108.8 g
Protein 9.2 g 18.4%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 12.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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