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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes⏱ 45 min total
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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes

Per 1 serving · 96 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
134
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.9g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    17g
    50% of calories
  • Fat
    5.8g
    38% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes (96 g) has 134 calories, with 3.9 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 5.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (24% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and manganese (20% DV).

Per 100 g
140cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.9g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.8g
2.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A24%
  • Vitamin B621%
  • Manganese20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Pantothenic acid10%
  • Iron13%
  • Phosphorus10%
  • Copper14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Boil sweet potatoes in water until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain, mash, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  3. 3

    Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add sweet potato, salt, and black pepper to the pan; sauté for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a food processor, combine the potato mixture, breadcrumbs, lime juice, chickpeas, and egg; pulse until chickpeas are coarsely ground.

  6. 6

    Divide the mixture into 8 patties.

  7. 7

    Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add remaining oil to the pan and swirl to coat.

  8. 8

    Add patties to the pan; cook for 3 minutes or until browned. Carefully turn patties over. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 6 minutes or until browned.

  9. 9

    Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (96 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A218 μg
24%
Vitamin C6 mg
6%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K4 μg
3%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21%
Folate (B9)24 μg
6%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
3%
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg
10%
Choline34 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium43 mg
4%
Iron1 mg
13%
Potassium198 mg
4%
Magnesium21 mg
5%
Phosphorus69 mg
10%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0.4 mg
20%
Selenium5 μg
9%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene3 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene2,490 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol10 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch8 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 134 calories

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

  • 25min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 16min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 11min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 19min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes?

One serving of Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes (1 serving) has 134 calories, which works out to 140 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes?

304 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes?

2.2 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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