The Daily Meal Color-coordinated Sweet Potato Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 32g 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 Color-coordinated Sweet Potato Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 32g 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 37%. At 843mg, 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.

The Daily Meal Color-coordinated Sweet Potato Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 364 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242
Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 843mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 90mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 795mg Vitamin A: 990mcg
Vitamin C: 37mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Four 6 ½-ounce sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 2 scallions, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chile sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced finely
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • 1/3 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • One 3-ounce can chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

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