Sweet Potato Pudding

Sweet Potato Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert made from mashed sweet potatoes, typically combined with sugar, butter, milk or coconut milk, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's a beloved dish in many cuisines, particularly in the American South, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, often served during holidays and family gatherings.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, and potassium from the sweet potatoes. A typical serving can range from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the amount of sugar and butter used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin A	380 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	35 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Sweet potato pudding is a fascinating example of a dish that exists in various forms across the globe, from the American soul food classic to the Jamaican 'sweet potato pone'. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it transforms a nutrient-dense root vegetable into a dessert, offering more vitamins and fiber than many traditional puddings.