Sweet Potato and Kale Balls⏱ 25 min total

Sweet Potato and Kale Balls

Per 1 serving · 418 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
351
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.8g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    67g
    73% of calories
  • Fat
    7.3g
    18% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato and Kale Balls (418 g) has 351 calories, with 8.8 g of protein, 67 g of carbohydrates and 7.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (43% DV), Vitamin A (243% DV) and Vitamin C (103% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
84cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.5g
Net carbs
55g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
15 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber43%
  • Vitamin A243%
  • Vitamin C103%
  • Vitamin K420%
  • Thiamine28%
  • Vitamin B664%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E13%
  • Riboflavin (B2)19%
  • Niacin16%
  • Zinc14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Steam or boil sweet potatoes until tender. Transfer to a large bowl and mash with fork.

  3. 3

    To the mashed potatoes add coconut milk, kale, onion and all the seasonings. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Wet your hands and take a palm size full of potato mixture and roll into a ball. Roll all mixture into balls the same size.

  5. 5

    Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

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

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A2,185 μg
243%
Vitamin C93 mg
103%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
13%
Vitamin K504 μg
420%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
19%
Niacin3 mg
16%
Vitamin B61 mg
64%
Folate (B9)143 μg
36%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
46%
Choline41 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium217 mg
22%
Iron4 mg
54%
Potassium1,409 mg
30%
Magnesium122 mg
29%
Phosphorus244 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper2 mg
167%
Manganese2 mg
67%
Selenium3 μg
6%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene55 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene26,169 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.3 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch33 g—
Sucrose7 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 351 calories

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

  • 67min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 42min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 29min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 49min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato and Kale Balls?

One serving of Sweet Potato and Kale Balls (1 serving) has 351 calories, which works out to 84 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sweet Potato and Kale Balls high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sweet Potato and Kale Balls keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 55 g of net carbs and 73% 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 Kale Balls?

332 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato and Kale Balls?

15 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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