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Sweet Potato - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Sweet Potato Recipe

Sweet Sweet Potato has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 32.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.3 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 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.

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for Sweet Sweet Potato, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6845 IU136.9%
Vitamin C16.3 mg27.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.7%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%
Niacin2.3 mg11.3%
Vitamin B60.44 mg21.8%
Folate6.8 mcg1.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid2 mg20.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44 mg4.4%
Iron1.4 mg7.8%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus101 mg10.1%
Potassium573.5 mg16.4%
Sodium44.7 mg1.9%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.44 mg21.8%
Manganese0.61 mg30.5%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.6 g10.9%
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%
Sugars9.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.3 g4.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat2.7 g13.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10.9 mg 3.6%

Sodium 44.7 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 32.6 g 10.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 9.6 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 136.9% Vitamin C 27.1%

Calcium 4.4% Iron 7.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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