Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili⏱ 25 min total

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Per 1 serving · 611 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
350
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    60g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    6.8g
    17% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (611 g) has 350 calories, with 16 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 6.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), dietary fiber (75% DV) and Vitamin A (61% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
57cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
39g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
21g
8.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein33%
  • Dietary fiber75%
  • Vitamin A61%
  • Vitamin C31%
  • Vitamin E30%
  • Thiamine87%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K16%
  • Choline13%
  • Calcium19%
  • Zinc17%
  • Selenium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and diced sweet potato, cooking and stirring often until the onion is slightly softened, about 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the sweet potato is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Increase the heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and top with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (611 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A546 μg
61%
Vitamin C28 mg
31%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E4 mg
30%
Vitamin K19 μg
16%
Thiamine1 mg
87%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
33%
Niacin3 mg
20%
Vitamin B61 mg
42%
Folate (B9)155 μg
39%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
23%
Choline71 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium189 mg
19%
Iron8 mg
98%
Potassium1,304 mg
28%
Magnesium124 mg
30%
Phosphorus323 mg
46%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper1 mg
75%
Manganese1 mg
45%
Selenium6 μg
10%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene83 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene6,451 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride6 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene3,045 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch8 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 350 calories

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

  • 66min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 42min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 29min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 49min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili?

One serving of Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (1 serving) has 350 calories, which works out to 57 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (33% 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 Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 66% 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 & Black Bean Chili?

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

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili?

8.1 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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