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Sweet Potatoes w/ African Flavors - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Potatoes w/ African Flavors Recipe

Sweet Potatoes w/ African Flavors has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 24.1g 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 3.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to African cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 62, for Sweet Potatoes w/ African Flavors, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6820 IU136.4%
Vitamin C14.9 mg24.8%
Vitamin D4.8 IU1.2%
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.3%
Thiamin0.15 mg9.9%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%
Niacin2.1 mg10.3%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.7%
Folate7.2 mcg1.8%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.6%
Pantothenic Acid1.9 mg18.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron1.4 mg7.5%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus100 mg10%
Potassium507.3 mg14.5%
Sodium42.4 mg1.8%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.38 mg18.9%
Manganese0.54 mg26.9%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.1 g8%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.4%
Sugars10.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.7 g7.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.8 g30.5%
Saturated Fat11 g55%
Monounsaturated Fat6.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.8 g 30.5%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 49.6 mg 16.5%

Sodium 42.4 mg 1.8%

Total Carbohydrates 24.1 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 10.1 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 136.4% Vitamin C 24.8%

Calcium 5% Iron 7.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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