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Luau Sweet Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Luau Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Luau Sweet Potatoes has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Thiamin.

The food contains 130.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 7 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Luau Sweet Potatoes has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A236.8 IU4.7%Top 30%High
Retinol29.6 mcg
Vitamin C14 mg23.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.31 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.93 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Folate19.6 mcg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.9 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.93 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium33.3 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus63.2 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.62 mg0.02%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium41.8 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.31 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.31 mg15.6%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.93 mg46.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.2 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.6 g13.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars13.9 g
Glucose2.5 mg
Fructose2.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.2 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.6 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 800 Calories from Fat 263

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.2 g 44.9%

Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.5 mg 10.2%

Sodium 134.1 mg 5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 130.3 g 43.4%

Dietary Fiber 14.9 g59.6%

Sugars 44.5 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 15.2% Vitamin C 75%

Calcium 9.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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