Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry⏱ 40 min total

Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Per 1 serving · 418 g · 13 ingredients

Calories
359
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    17g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    49g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    29% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry (418 g) has 359 calories, with 17 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin A (61% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 51% and 50% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
86cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
40g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.5g
5.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein34%
  • Dietary fiber34%
  • Vitamin A61%
  • Vitamin C53%
  • Vitamin K203%
  • Thiamine42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin14%
  • Choline11%
  • Calcium11%
  • Potassium18%
  • Magnesium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium51%
  • Saturated fat50%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden.

  2. 2

    Add the lentils, sweet potato, carrot, turmeric, curry powder, and ginger. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils and sweet potato are tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in the coconut milk, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (418 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A549 μg
61%
Vitamin C47 mg
53%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K243 μg
203%
Thiamine1 mg
42%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B61 mg
39%
Folate (B9)297 μg
74%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
29%
Choline58 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium107 mg
11%
Iron5 mg
68%
Potassium856 mg
18%
Magnesium71 mg
17%
Phosphorus233 mg
33%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper1 mg
112%
Manganese2 mg
69%
Selenium2 μg
3%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene646 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene6,254 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.2 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch28 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 359 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 68min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 43min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 30min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 50min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry?

One serving of Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry (1 serving) has 359 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry?

1183 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Lentil and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry?

5.6 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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