Colcannon
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage, often enriched with butter, milk, or cream. This sweet potato variation swaps regular potatoes for sweet potatoes, adding a natural sweetness and vibrant color while maintaining the dish's comforting, rustic character.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A (especially in the sweet potato version), and potassium, with a moderate amount of fat from the added butter or cream. A typical serving ranges from 250 to 350 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Colcannon is deeply rooted in Irish culture, traditionally associated with Halloween celebrations where charms were hidden in the mash for fortune-telling. Nutritionally, the sweet potato variation boosts the dish's antioxidant content, particularly beta-carotene, making it a more nutrient-dense twist on the classic.
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