Filipino Camote Cue
Filipino Camote Cue is a popular street food dessert made from chunks of sweet potato (camote) that are deep-fried and then coated in a caramelized brown sugar glaze. It is a quintessential Filipino snack, commonly sold by street vendors and in local markets.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from the sweet potato and the caramel coating, providing a quick source of energy. A typical serving offers a good amount of Vitamin A and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Camote Cue is a beloved example of Filipino 'merienda' (afternoon snack) culture, showcasing the creative use of simple, affordable ingredients. Its unique preparation—frying the sweet potato first and then caramelizing the sugar directly in the same pan—creates a distinct texture with a crispy, sweet shell and a soft, starchy interior.
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