Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato
The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant in
the morning glory or bindweed family. It is a root vegetable with large,
starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots. The young shoots and leaves are
sometimes eaten as greens. Both the
sweet potato and the common potato (Solanum tuberosum) are members of the
Solanales order.
In some parts of North America, the sweet
potato, especially the orange variety, is referred to as a "yam," but
it is unrelated to true yams. Sweet potato cultivars have been bred to produce
tubers with a variety of flesh and skin colours, but the most common are white,
yellow, and orange flesh with a darker skin. will revise and edit your text
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Nutrition Facts of Sweets Potato
Sweet Potatoes are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin
B & Vitamin C and also rich in minerals like Manganese, Potassium, Zinc
& Phosphorus
Sweet potatoes get their vibrant colour from natural compounds called carotenoids. Carotenoids are Antioxidants, which means they can protect the cells from damage on a daily basis.
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato Nutrition Data
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Nutritional value per 100 g |
|
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Energy |
90 kcal |
|
Carbohydrate |
20.7 g |
|
Starch |
7.05 g |
|
Dietary fiber |
27.3 g |
|
Sugar |
6.5 g |
|
Fat |
0.15 g |
|
Protein |
2.0 g |
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Vitamins Quantity %DV† |
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Vitamin A |
120% |
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Thiamine (B1) |
10% |
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Riboflavin (B2) |
9% |
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Niacin (B3 |
10% |
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Pantothenic acid (B6) |
22% |
|
Vitamin B6 |
36% |
|
Foliate (B9) |
2% |
|
Vitamin C |
24% |
|
Vitamin E |
5% |
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Minerals Quantity %DV† |
|
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Calcium |
4% |
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Iron |
5% |
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Magnesium |
8% |
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Manganese |
24% |
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Phosphorus |
8% |
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Potassium |
10% |
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Sodium |
2% |
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Zinc |
3% |
Sweet Potato Cultivation & Plants
Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
Sweet Potatoes also called as "Superfood"
due to their high nutrient content. According to research, they can help to Protect
from the following diseases:
Cancer
Cancer is a terrible disease. Sweet potatoes
contain carotenoids. Carotenoids are Antioxidants, which means
they can protect the cells from damage on a daily basis, which can reduce the
cancer risk. Purple sweet potatoes are rich in anthocyanin, a natural compound
that can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Sweet Potatoes also have rich in Vitamin C which
is essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic
production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of
several enzymes and is important for immune system function. It also functions as an antioxidant.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions
of people Sweet potato compounds can aid in blood sugar control. Sweet potatoes
have a low glycemic index (GI) when cooked, which means they won't spike your
blood sugar as easily as foods with a high GI. Boiled Sweet Potato have low glycemic
index (GI) and it won’t spike blood sugar as easily as other food in compare
with high GI. Sweet Potatoes have high percentage of Vitamin A, which is
important for maintenance of the immune system.
Heart disease
Heart disease is a serious condition. Sweet
potatoes have been shown to lower LDL "negative" cholesterol, which
may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy Eye site
Sweet Potatoes have high levels of
beta-carotene and vitamin A, which is important for maintenance of the immune
system. Vitamin A is needed by the
retina of the eye in the form of retinal, which combines with protein Opsin to
form rhodopsin, the light-absorbing molecule necessary for both low-light and color
vision. Vitamin A also functions in a very different role as retinoic acid (an
irreversibly oxidized form of retinol), which is an important hormone-like
growth factor for epithelial and other cells.
Obesity
Obesity is an issue. Sweet potatoes can help
you lose weight by reducing inflammation in your body and preventing fat cells
from growing. Sweet Potatoes have high percentage of Vitamin A, which is important for
maintenance of the immune system.
Warnings and Risks
Carbohydrates are abundant in sweet potatoes.
Some cooking techniques, such as baking, roasting, and frying, increase the
glycemic index of the food, causing blood sugar to spike. If you have type 2
diabetes, consult your doctor or a dietitian for advice on how to safely
incorporate this vegetable into your diet.
Some people have a serious allergy to sweet
potatoes, which is very rare
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