⏱ 45 min totalBaked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro
Per 1 serving · 145 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.2g5% of calories
- Carbs27g55% of calories
- Fat8.7g41% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro (145 g) has 190 calories, with 2.2 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 8.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (111% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and pantothenic acid (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A111%
- Vitamin B621%
- Pantothenic acid21%
- Copper23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Iron11%
- Potassium10%
- Manganese15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
½ tbsp Cilantro
¾ tbsp Butter
½ tbsp chopped Scallions
Directions
- 1
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and put directly on oven rack in middle position. Put a sheet of foil on lower rack (to catch any drips) and heat oven to 450F. Bake potatoes until soft when squeezed, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 2
Mash together softened butter, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Slit potatoes lengthwise and put some butter mixture in center of each.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 998 μg | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 11 μg | 9% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 17 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11,117 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 71 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 190 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 36minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 23minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 27minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro?
One serving of Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro (1 serving) has 190 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 55% 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 Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro?
364 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Baked Sweet Potatoes with Scallions and Cilantro?
5.5 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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