Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon

Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon recipe videos

Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon is a simple, comforting dish where a whole sweet potato is baked until tender, then split and topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's a classic preparation that highlights the natural sweetness of the potato, common in American home cooking and holiday meals.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It provides a good amount of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), potassium, and manganese, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	285 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	37 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	80 mg
Vitamin A	960 mcg RAE
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Calcium	40 mg

Per 1 medium baked sweet potato (130 g) with 1 tbsp (14 g) butter and 1/4 tsp cinnamon · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple comfort food in the United States, often associated with autumn and Thanksgiving. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in sweet potatoes is a potent antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A, essential for vision and immune health.