Mashed Sweet Potato

Mashed sweet potato is a creamy, comforting dish made by cooking and mashing sweet potatoes, often enriched with butter, milk, and seasonings. It is a popular side dish in many cuisines, particularly in North America, where it is a staple at holiday meals like Thanksgiving.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing a good amount of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. A typical 1-cup serving generally ranges from 200 to 250 calories, depending on added ingredients like butter or sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	249 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	58.1 g
Fat	0.3 g
Fiber	8.2 g
Sugar	15.4 g
Sodium	41 mg
Vitamin A	1920 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	22.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Potassium	950 mg
Magnesium	54 mg
Iron	1.6 mg
Calcium	76 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, with their vibrant orange color signaling a high beta-carotene content, which the body converts to vitamin A. Culturally, the dish is often associated with celebration and comfort, and its natural sweetness allows for both savory and sweet preparations.