Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce
Per 1 serving · 225 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.4g9% of calories
- Carbs34g57% of calories
- Fat8.9g34% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce (225 g) has 226 calories, with 5.4 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 8.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (57% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin A (108% DV) and Vitamin B6 (29% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin A108%
- Vitamin B629%
- Pantothenic acid26%
- Iron26%
- Copper35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin K15%
- Thiamine11%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin16%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato
¼ tbsp Butter
1 tbsp chopped Onion
⅔ tsp Ginger root
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¼ tbsp Coriander seed
⅓ pinch Cayenne pepper
2 tbsp Tomato sauce
⅔ tbsp Peanut butter
³⁄₁₆ tsp Granulated sugar
2 sprigs Cilantro- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
- 🥄2 tbsp Water
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and bake for 1 hour or until tender.
- 3
Allow the potatoes to cool slightly while you prepare the sauce.
- 4
In a medium pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and cook the onion, ginger, and garlic for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- 6
Stir in the tomato sauce, water, salt, sugar, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- 7
Cut each sweet potato lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- 8
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sauce into each potato and top with fresh chopped cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (225 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 971 μg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 17 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) | 32 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 29 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 74 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 123 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 11 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11,353 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 11 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 4,255 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 24 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 17 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 226 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce?
One serving of Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce (1 serving) has 226 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce?
179 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Baked Sweet Potato with West African-Style Peanut Sauce?
8.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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