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Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry healthy?

Chicken and sweet potato coconut curry costs about $4.26 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, sweet potato in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, spinach in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the salt
Go easy on canned tomatoes: they're salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, spinach in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, chicken thigh in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: none of the major allergens in its main ingredients
Vegetarian
No
No: it has chicken thigh.
Vegan
No
No: it has chicken thigh.
Gluten-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.
Dairy-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

1 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
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Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
sweet potato
Fruit and vegetable fiber.
Mayo Clinic
Go easy
coconut milk
Coconut and palm fat: saturated fat raises LDL.
American Heart Association
One swap each, same dish
coconut milk to light coconut milk, or half coconut milk and half soy milk
Keeps the curry flavor with less saturated fat

What goes in (per portion)

chicken thigh
¼ lb
sweet potato
½
spinach
¼ bag
coconut milk
¼ can
canned tomatoes
¼ can
yellow onion
¼
garlic
0 head
ginger
¼ knob
curry powder
½ tbsp
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry healthy?

Chicken and sweet potato coconut curry costs about $4.26 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, sweet potato in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, spinach in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry OK for high blood pressure?

Go easy on canned tomatoes: they're salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, spinach in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, chicken thigh in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does chicken and sweet potato coconut curry cost to make at home?

About $4.26 a serving, or $17.05 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make chicken and sweet potato coconut curry healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry vegetarian?

No: it has chicken thigh.

Is chicken and sweet potato coconut curry dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in chicken and sweet potato coconut curry?

None of the major allergens are in its main ingredients. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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