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Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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

The food contains 43.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and 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 1.8 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 35, for Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

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 A7.8 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol67.4 mcg
Vitamin C18.4 mg30.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.71 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate26.2 mcg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.6 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.71 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.6 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus37.6 mg3.8%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium302.1 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium95.9 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.71 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.8 g10.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.4%Top 30%High
Starch7.1 g
Sugars21.2 g
Sucrose15.6 mg
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.3 g2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.2 g25.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water58.9 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 104

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%

Saturated Fat 7.3 g 36.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.5 mg 10.2%

Sodium 135.2 mg 5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 43.4 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 29.9 g

Protein 1.8 g 3.6%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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