
In short
This has about 28 g protein per serving, with 6 g fiber and 297 calories. It makes 1 serving and takes about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 oz cod fillet
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Allergens: fish. Check your own labels.
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato with the oil and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the cod and green beans to the tray.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cod reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Squeeze the lemon over it and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 g | 297 kcal | 6 g | 32 g | 6 g |
An estimate, added up from USDA values for each ingredient by weight and rounded. Your brands and portions will differ. Salt, pepper and cooking losses are not counted.
A note on this recipe
Cod is a lean fish, so this is a lower-fat choice than the salmon recipe. See GLP-1 constipation and what to eat on a GLP-1.
This is a recipe, not a treatment, and it won't suit everyone. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, a food allergy or a special diet, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.
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Questions people ask
How much protein is in baked cod with sweet potato?
About 28 g per serving, with about 297 calories and 6 g fiber. This is an estimate from USDA values, and your brands and portions will differ.
What allergens are in baked cod with sweet potato?
Allergens: fish. Check your own labels.
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Useful tools
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); Oil, olive, salad or cooking; Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw; Beans, snap, green, raw; Lemon juice, raw. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Mozaffarian D et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint advisory. Am J Clin Nutr 2025;122(1):344-367.
- Cooking temperatures: FoodSafety.gov.