Dagaa
Dagaa are crispy, golden chips made from thinly sliced sweet potatoes, deep-fried until perfectly crunchy and often lightly salted. This popular snack originates from West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ghana, where it's enjoyed as a quick, satisfying street food or homemade treat.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a fried snack, Dagaa is high in carbohydrates and fats, with a moderate calorie count of around 150-200 per small serving. It provides a good source of vitamin A and fiber from the sweet potatoes, though the frying process adds significant calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Potassium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin A | 850 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.9 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Dagaa unique is how it transforms a simple root vegetable into an addictive, shareable snack that's deeply embedded in West African street food culture. Nutritionally, it offers a more flavorful and colorful alternative to regular potato chips while retaining some of the sweet potato's natural vitamins.
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