American Sweet Potato Pie

American Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Southern dessert, featuring a smooth, custard-like filling made from mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all baked in a flaky pie crust. It's a staple of holiday meals, particularly Thanksgiving, and is often compared to pumpkin pie due to its similar texture and spiced flavor profile.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pie is high in carbohydrates and fats, primarily from the sweet potatoes, sugar, and butter or oil in the crust. It provides a good source of Vitamin A (from beta-carotene in sweet potatoes) and potassium, with a typical slice containing roughly 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	250 mg
Vitamin A	380% DV
Potassium	300 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, about 130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved dish in African American and Southern cuisine, often passed down through family recipes. Nutritionally, its star ingredient—sweet potatoes—are a powerhouse of antioxidants and fiber, making it a more nutrient-dense alternative to some other holiday pies.