⏱ 40 min totalLentil and Sweet Potato Curry
Per 1 serving · 381 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g20% of calories
- Carbs46g58% of calories
- Fat8g23% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry (381 g) has 308 calories, with 16 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (30% DV) and Vitamin A (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 51% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Dietary fiber30%
- Vitamin A42%
- Thiamine38%
- Vitamin B632%
- Folate (B9)62%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Niacin12%
- Choline11%
- Potassium15%
- Magnesium13%
- Zinc18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium51%
- Saturated fat32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp Coconut oil
¼ cup, chopped Onion
¼ large Carrots
¼ cup Lentils
¼ sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato
⅛ tsp Turmeric
¼ tbsp Curry powder
¼ tsp Ground ginger
⅞ cup Vegetable broth
⅛ cup Coconut milk- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until they are golden.
- 2
Add the lentils, chopped sweet potato, chopped carrot, turmeric, curry powder, and ginger. Stir to combine.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potato are tender.
- 4
Stir in the coconut milk, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (381 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 382 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) | 249 μg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 58 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 203 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 628 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 4,269 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 28 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 308 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry?
One serving of Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry (1 serving) has 308 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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 Curry keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 58% 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 Curry?
1170 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 Curry?
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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