Yesterday there was nothing in the house for lunch, so I had to improvise. I went pursuing around the pantry and found, to my delight, that we had sweet potatoes!
Sweet potatoes are so sweet, creamy, and warm, that nothing needs to be added to them when they come out of the oven! Also, I found out they are low in the glycemic index- much lower than a regular potato. This caused me to wonder, 'How much better is a sweet potato for you then a white potato?'
After some digging this is what I found:
White Potato (Medium)
Calories: 128
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Glycemic Index: 85 (high)
Potassium: 738.3 mG
Vitamin C: 13.25 mG
Vitamin B6: 0.43 mG
Sweet Potato:(medium)
Calories: 103
Fat:0.2 Grams
Fiber: 4 Grams
Glycemic Index: 54 (low)
Potassium:
Vitamin C:
Vitamin B6:
All in all, they are reasonably comparable. However, the sweet potato is more rich in nutrients and is lower on the glycemic index, which is better for you. In case you did not know, the glycemic index indicates how quickly the food that you ate, increases your blood sugar levels. It is better to be on the lower side of things, which in this case, is the sweet potato.
So next time you are thinking about a potato, try a sweet potato, but if you don't like them- don't feel bad!
But, in my case, they are one of my favorite things to eat- just make sure when you eat them, you don't drown the potato in butter and sugar. :)
Love Much,
Miss Bethany
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