Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic American holiday side dish, typically made with mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel or marshmallows. It is a staple of Thanksgiving feasts across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sweet potatoes, added sugars, and butter or pecans. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamin A (from beta-carotene), potassium, and fiber, with a calorie count roughly between 300 to 500 per serving depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the blending of Native American ingredients (sweet potatoes) with European culinary traditions, and its sweet profile often blurs the line between side dish and dessert at the Thanksgiving table.
