Vegetables · per 100g
A versatile, starchy root vegetable with a naturally sweet profile and creamy texture, the sweet potato serves as a nutrient-dense carbohydrate staple in cuisines worldwide.
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Pantothenic acid, Available carbohydrates
Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6
Vitamin C, Copper
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite their name and appearance, sweet potatoes are members of the morning glory family and are only distantly related to common white potatoes.
Standout nutrients
beta-Carotene
Vitamin A
Potassium
Vitamin C
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Sweet potatoes have a relatively low carbon footprint and high caloric yield per acre.
Storage
Cool Dark Place
2–4 weeks
Do not refrigerate raw sweet potatoes as it can alter their flavor and texture.
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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