The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens.
Decrease in Blood glucose (sugar) rise by 30% due to fiber when compared to white potatoes Beta carotene and vitamin C due to high phenolic content have been linked to decreasing risk of prostate cancer and decreasing risk of breast cancer by 25%.
Nutrition Facts
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Amount Per 100 grams1 sweetpotato, 5″ long (130 g)1 cup, cubes (133 g)100 grams
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 55 mg 2%
Potassium 337 mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g 6%
Dietary fiber 3 g 12%
Sugar 4.2 g
Protein 1.6 g 3%
Vitamin A 283% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 3% Iron 3%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 10%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 6%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.