LaRaine's Spicy Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe
LaRaine's Spicy Sweet Potato Cakes has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 13.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for LaRaine's Spicy Sweet Potato Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 14% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Vitamin C
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3895 IU | 77.9% | ||
| Vitamin C | 13.9 mg | 23.1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 5.6 IU | 1.4% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.68 mg | 2.3% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.5% | ||
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.9% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.7% | ||
| Folate | 10.4 mcg | 2.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11 mcg | 1.8% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 11.6% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3.3% | ||
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 5.3% | ||
| Magnesium | 9.6 mg | 2.4% | ||
| Phosphorus | 71 mg | 7.1% | ||
| Potassium | 294.2 mg | 8.4% | ||
| Sodium | 34.6 mg | 1.4% | ||
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 2.8% | ||
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.6% | ||
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | ||
| Selenium | 4 mcg | 5.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 4.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
| Sugars | 5.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 1.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%
Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 46.8 mg 15.6%
Sodium 34.6 mg 1.4%
Total Carbohydrates 13.6 g 4.5%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5.4 g
Protein 2.6 g 5.2%
Vitamin A 77.9% Vitamin C 23.1%
Calcium 3.3% Iron 5.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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