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Turkish fritter made with sweet potato, eggs, flour, and spices
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Sweet potato mücver (80 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 328 µg of Vitamin A covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 80 g
116
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 9% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.88 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 2 piece (thin) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Sweet potato mücver is made by mixing grated sweet potato with egg, flour, and seasonings, then cooking small portions until golden. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated potato first so the mixture binds and cooks evenly.
Yes, sweet potato mücver can be baked. Shape the mixture into small patties on a lined baking tray, brush lightly with oil, and bake until browned and cooked through, turning them once if needed.
Sweet potato mücver usually falls apart when the grated potato is too wet or the mixture has not bound together. Squeeze out excess liquid, mix in the egg and flour evenly, and let the patties set before turning them.
Garlicky yogurt and a crisp salad pair well with sweet potato mücver. Serve it as a light meal with salad, or put it out as a savory snack with a yogurt dip.
Black pepper, cumin, and paprika work well in sweet potato mücver, while fresh dill or parsley adds a bright herbal note. Season lightly so the spices complement rather than cover the sweet potato's flavor.
Sweet potato mücver has a sweeter, denser flavor than zucchini mücver. Both benefit from draining excess moisture, but sweet potato pairs especially well with warm spices such as cumin and paprika.
Yes, you can make sweet potato mücver without wheat flour by using a suitable alternative such as chickpea flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Add it gradually, because the mixture still needs to hold together as patties.
Yes, cooked sweet potato mücver can be frozen. Cool the patties completely, separate them with baking paper in a sealed container, and reheat them in the oven so their edges crisp up again.
To keep sweet potato mücver crisp, squeeze the grated potato well, avoid crowding the pan, and cook the patties until both sides are browned. Drain cooked pieces on a rack rather than stacking them, which traps steam.
Yes, sweet potato mücver reheats well in an oven or air fryer, which helps restore its crisp edges. A microwave is convenient, but it can make the outside soft.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
328µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
8.8mg · 10% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
232mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 116 calories in 2 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Sweet potato mücver is a Turkish-style fritter made by mixing grated sweet potato with egg, flour and spices, then cooking it in small patties. It brings the familiar mücver approach—often used for vegetable fritters—to sweet potato, with a gently sweet flavour, a tender centre and a browned, crisp edge.
In Turkey, it can be served as a meze, side dish or snack, often with a garlicky yoghurt dip. It also works well as a light lunch alongside salad. With 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, it offers some fibre alongside its carbohydrate content. For a less oily version, bake the patties or cook them in a lightly oiled pan.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.