The Daily Meal Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Almond Butter Dip Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Almond Butter Dip Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 25%. At 570mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Almond Butter Dip Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 246 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 583
Total Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 570mg
Total Carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 11g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 157mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 931mg Vitamin A: 1210mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Pound sweet potatoes (about two medium sized sweet potatoes)
  • 2 Tablespoons OmegaOil, or oil of choice
  • 1/4 Cup almond flour
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 5 Dried arbol chilis, stems and seeds removed (see note)
  • 1 Dried guajillo chili, stems and seeds removed
  • 1 Cup almonds, whole and unroasted
  • 1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)