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Sweet potatoes, or yams

About the ingredient sweet potatoes, or yams. Including 365 recipes with sweet potatoes, or yams, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (200g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 180Calories from Fat 2
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 41.4g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Sugars 13.0
Protein 4.0g
Vitamin A 769% Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 8% Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Sweet potatoes, or yams are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Sweet potatoes, or yams are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do sweet potatoes, or yams weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 200 grams
1 large 180 grams
1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) 114 grams
1 small 60 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:红薯,山药或
British (UK) term:
en français:patates douces
en español:batatas

Recipes using sweet potatoes, or yams

There are 365 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Asian Salad Nicoise

Asian Salad Nicoise

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This Nicoise Salad is a beautiful play off its French counterpart. It keeps the traditional string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs and tuna, but it adds an Asian inspired dressing that elevates this salad to the next level. By changing the usual white potatoes to sweet potatoes, it becomes a healthier version of the recipe. Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins and minerals than regular potatoes and they have fewer calories. Add in the Omega-3 benefits in the tuna, the protein of the eggs, and fibre-packed beans, and you have got a power packed lunch that tastes like a million dollars. This recipe will certainly be singing to your taste buds tuna.

Mud Crab and Smoked Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Mud Crab & Smoked Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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Mud Crab seasoned Alpine Pepper and served with smoked sweet potato gnocchi

Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder

Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder

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Butternut Squash Chowder recipe

Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes wit apple cider, cinnamon and bacon for your slow cooker.

Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry

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Vegetable Curry recipe

Apple and Fennel Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Chutney

Apple & Fennel Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Chutney

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Apple and Fennel Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Chutney

Mary's Two Potato Soup

Mary's Two Potato Soup

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Two Potato Soup recipe

Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers

Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers

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Lentil Rice Burgers recipe

Chick Pea and Yam Stew

Chick Pea & Yam Stew

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Nothing is more cozy and satisfying than a bowl of hearty and warm stew on a chilly day. Chick pea and sweet potatoes are super delicious and filling, and it is totally vegetarian and vegan friendly too.

Homemade Potato and Sweet Potato Hash-browns

Homemade Potato & Sweet Potato Hash-browns

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This easy recipe will for sure make you ditch the store-bought frozen hash browns, because there is no comparison with the homemade version.

Vegetable Porridge

Vegetable Porridge

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Might want to eat it with a blindfold. It tastes a hell of a lot better than it looks.

Black Bean Coffee Brownies

Black Bean Coffee Brownies

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The combination of black beans and sweet potato gives these brownies a moreish, moist quality. These are great for kids as they contain no added sugar or trans-fats (you may wish to omit the coffee and substitute cacao powder if serving to youngsters, though).

Comfy Winter Squash and Apple Soup

Comfy Winter Squash & Apple Soup

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Winter Squash and Apple Soup recipe

Black Bean Sweet-Potato Chili

Black Bean Sweet-Potato Chili

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This chili was filling, tasty and wholesome. Nothing is like a bowl of warm chili on a cold and snowy winter day.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Yogurt Dip

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Yogurt Dip

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Instead of potato fries, try these oven baked sweet potato fries. They are sweet and creamy in the inside, golden and crispy on the outside. Dip them into this creamy and tangy chipotle yogurt dip, delicious.

Asian Carrot Soup

Asian Carrot Soup

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Asian Carrot Soup recipe

Creamy Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta

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Load up on your power vegetables, sweet potatoes and sweet red bell pepper in this satisfying pasta main dish.

Garlicky, Sweet and Salty Sweet Potato Wedges

Garlicky, Sweet & Salty Sweet Potato Wedges

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Loaded with sweet and salty flavor from mirin and soy sauce. Garlic and sesame oil add more deliciousness. A bit cilantro and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top just before serving.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hummus and Crispy Kale

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hummus & Crispy Kale

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Sweet potatoes topped with sweet caramel onions, creamy hummus and crispy kale chips. It's even vegan and vegetarian but beefy enough to satisfy even the meat lovers.

Kangaroo Striploin Tartlet with Sweet Potato and Bush Tomato Jus

Kangaroo Striploin Tartlet with Sweet Potato & Bush Tomato Jus

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Kangaroo striploin tartlet served with sweet potato (or kumara) and Australian Bush Tomato jus.

Sweet Potato, Kale, and Feta Tart

Sweet Potato, Kale, & Feta Tart

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This savory tart is a delicious way to cook with your leafy-greens, such as kale, Swiss chard, collards and sweet potato or squash. The balsamic vinegar is used on both cooking greens and caramelizing the onions, which really adds a delicious hint, the feta cheese adds the nice cheesiness and well-balanced saltiness. It can be served as a main dish or a side dish!

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Steak Fries

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So much better than deep frying.

Whole Grain Sweet Potato Biscuits

Whole Grain Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Whole Grain Sweet Potato Biscuits recipe

Asian Miso Soup

Asian Miso Soup

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Love miso, the fermented flavor gives the dish incredibly delicious taste. I developed this recipe, and use miso and water as the base, add fresh Asian vegetables, and let boil for a few minutes. I always have the soup with some Korean Kimichi. Here the recipe is.

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