What is the nutritional value of sweet potatoes?
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Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carotenes. In general, the darker the variety of sweet potato, the higher the concentration of carotenes. Sweet potatoes are also a very good source of vitamins C and B6. In addition, sweet potatoes are a good source of manganese, copper, biotin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B2, and dietary fiber. A 31/2-oz (100 g) serving provides 90 calories, 2.0 g of protein, 20.7 g of carbohydrate, and 3.3 g of fiber, but only 8.4 g of sugars.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carotenes. In general, the darker the variety of sweet potato, the higher the concentration of carotenes. Sweet potatoes are also a very good source of vitamins C and B6. In addition, sweet potatoes are a... More
