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Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Name: Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 62 min
Total time: 82 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato; ½ clove Garlic; ⅛ cup 2% milk; ¼ cup Chicken broth; ½ tbsp Sour cream; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 4 oz Ground turkey; ¼ tsp Olive oil; ¼ medium Onion; ¼ stalk, medium Celery; ¼ parsnip Parsnips; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ package (10 oz) Mixed vegetables; ½ tbsp All-purpose flour; ½ tsp Tomato paste; ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce; ¼ tsp Rosemary; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika

Per 1 serving · 488 g · 19 ingredients

Calories

425

21%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
28% of calories
Carbs
50g
47% of calories
Fat
12g
25% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie (488 g) has 425 calories, with 30 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (129% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

87cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.1g

Net carbs

41g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

10 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein60%
Dietary fiber32%
Vitamin A129%
Vitamin C21%
Thiamine24%
Riboflavin (B2)30%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K10%
Folate (B9)19%
Choline16%
Calcium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 62 min

1
Boil sweet potatoes and garlic in a pot of salted water until soft. Drain and mash with a quarter of the chicken broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
2
Preheat oven to 400°F.
3
In a large sauté pan, brown the turkey seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside.
4
Add olive oil to the pan, then sauté chopped onion for one minute. Add celery, parsnip, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until celery is soft, about 12 minutes.
5
Add frozen vegetables, flour, remaining chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and cooked turkey. Mix well and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, adding additional broth if needed.
6
Spread meat mixture in an oven-safe dish and top with the mashed sweet potatoes.
7
Use a fork to create ridges on the potato topping, sprinkle with paprika, and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
8
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (488 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	1,157 μg	129%
Vitamin C	19 mg	21%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	12 μg	10%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	30%
Niacin	10 mg	63%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	79%
Folate (B9)	74 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	55%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	53%
Choline	87 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	156 mg	16%
Iron	3 mg	43%
Potassium	1,182 mg	25%
Magnesium	95 mg	23%
Phosphorus	418 mg	60%
Zinc	4 mg	36%
Copper	0.4 mg	43%
Manganese	1 mg	40%
Selenium	29 μg	54%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	11 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	11,152 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	2 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	785 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	47 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	16 g	—
Sucrose	4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 425 calories

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

81min
Walking (3.5 mph)
51min
Cycling (moderate)
35min
Running (6 mph)
60min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie?

One serving of Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie (1 serving) has 425 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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 Turkey Shepherd's Pie keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 47% 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 Turkey Shepherd's Pie?

397 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd's Pie?

10 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 (488 g)

Calories425

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	15%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 397mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary fiber 9g	32%
Total sugars 10g
Protein 30g

* 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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