⏱ 30 min total

Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties

Name: Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato; ¼ can Light tuna; ½ large Egg; ½ tbsp Parsley; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Panko breadcrumbs; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 110 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

151

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
12g
33% of calories
Carbs
11g
30% of calories
Fat
6.2g
37% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties (110 g) has 151 calories, with 12 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (37% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV) and Vitamin K (28% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 36% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

138cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.2g

Net carbs

10g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.4g

1.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein25%
Vitamin A32%
Vitamin K28%
Niacin28%
Vitamin B1253%
Selenium67%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)13%
Vitamin B619%
Pantothenic acid14%
Choline16%
Iron18%
Phosphorus18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol36%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 10 min

1
Peel the sweet potato and coarsely chop. Steam the sweet potato in the microwave until tender.
2
Drain and refresh under cold running water. Transfer to a large bowl.
3
Use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potato until coarsely mashed. Add the tuna, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs, and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Divide the tuna mixture into 8 equal portions.
5
Use wet hands to shape portions into patties.
6
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
7
Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
8
Divide among serving plates and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (110 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	285 μg	32%
Vitamin C	3 mg	4%
Vitamin D	1 μg	7%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	34 μg	28%
Thiamine	0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	4 mg	28%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	20 μg	5%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	53%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	90 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	34 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	229 mg	5%
Magnesium	22 mg	5%
Phosphorus	123 mg	18%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	37 μg	67%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	2,862 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	8 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 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 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	47 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	4 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 151 calories

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

29min
Walking (3.5 mph)
18min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
21min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties?

One serving of Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties (1 serving) has 151 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties high in protein?

Yes. It has 12 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 30% 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 Tuna Patties?

212 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato and Tuna Patties?

1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (110 g)

Calories151

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.2g	8%
Saturated fat 1.3g	7%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 212mg	9%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 1.4g	5%
Total sugars 1.5g
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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