⏱ 60 min totalChorizo Sweet Potato Chili
Per 1 serving · 452 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g22% of calories
- Carbs45g37% of calories
- Fat23g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili (452 g) has 489 calories, with 27 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), dietary fiber (52% DV) and Vitamin A (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 53% and 42% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein54%
- Dietary fiber52%
- Vitamin A23%
- Vitamin C23%
- Vitamin E20%
- Vitamin K40%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium53%
- Saturated fat42%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Pork and beef chorizo
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
⅓ cloves, minced Garlic
³⁄₁₆ sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato
⅓ cup Kidney beans
⅜ cup Black beans
¼ can Tomatoes
³⁄₁₆ can (6 oz) Tomato paste
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Chili powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Oregano- 🥄⅓ cup Water
³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Scallions
Directions
- 1
Squeeze the chorizo out of its casing into a large pot. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. Once browned, drain excess fat.
- 2
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the pot after draining the fat. Peel and cube the sweet potato, then add to the pot. Stir and cook.
- 3
Rinse and drain the beans. Add them to the pot with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and water. Stir to combine.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are soft. Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (452 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 211 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 48 μg | 40% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 68% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 35% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 45% |
| Folate (B9) | 118 μg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 24% |
| Choline | 128 mg | 23% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 126 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 1,288 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 99 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 330 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 36 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,493 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 9,221 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 10 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 489 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 93minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 59minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili?
One serving of Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili (1 serving) has 489 calories, which works out to 108 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili high in protein?
It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (54% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili?
1209 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili?
8.5 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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