Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar

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Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar is a classic American side dish, especially popular during holidays like Thanksgiving. It consists of cooked sweet potatoes mashed until smooth and sweetened with brown sugar, often enriched with butter and warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural sugars and starch, and provides a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, depending on added butter and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	150 mg
Vitamin A	380% DV
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15% DV
Manganese	30% DV
Vitamin B6	15% DV
Iron	6% DV

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of American comfort food and holiday feasts, symbolizing autumn harvest. Nutritionally, sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of beta-carotene (vitamin A), which supports eye health, and their natural sweetness is enhanced rather than masked by the brown sugar.