⏱ 30 min totalSweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet
Per 1 serving · 279 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g31% of calories
- Carbs23g38% of calories
- Fat8.5g31% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet (279 g) has 242 calories, with 19 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 8.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (38% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), Vitamin A (87% DV) and Vitamin C (73% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 32% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
- Vitamin A87%
- Vitamin C73%
- Vitamin E23%
- Vitamin K300%
- Vitamin B643%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber16%
- Thiamine14%
- Niacin18%
- Choline19%
- Calcium17%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ cup, chopped Onion- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ cup, cubes Sweet potato
4 oz Shrimp
¾ cup, chopped Kale
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ dash Salt
Directions
- 1
In a saucepan, add the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and red pepper flakes. Cook until onions are soft and golden.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add chopped sweet potato and cook until soft, about 10-15 minutes. If needed, add a few tablespoons of water to help steam the sweet potatoes.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Turn the heat to low and add kale, stirring until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4
Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (279 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 784 μg | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 65 mg | 73% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 360 μg | 300% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 43% |
| Folate (B9) | 107 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 52% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 103 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 169 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 368 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 121% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 63% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 32 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 8,637 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 61 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 242 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet?
One serving of Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet (1 serving) has 242 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet high in protein?
Yes. It has 19 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 38% 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, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet?
738 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sweet Potato, Kale, and Shrimp Skillet?
5.7 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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