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    Home » This and That » You Say Sweet Potato, I Say Yam. Both Say Super Food!

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Mar 12, 2009 · About 1 minute to read this article. 2 Comments

    You Say Sweet Potato, I Say Yam. Both Say Super Food!

    sweet potatoGet ready for Sweet Potato Friday!!! Tomorrow will feature a avalanche of my favorite sweet potato recipes. So be sure to check it out. And to get you excited, a little sweet potato refresher….

    cheer captain yamSweet Potatoes are on definitely on my list of top ten foods I can’t live without.

    I crave sweet potatoes.
    Hot from the oven they are steamy, sweet, caramelized and tender. And sweet potatoes are an incredible super food. They are high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and fat free.

    Read ahead
    for my complete nutrition profile for the absolutely wonderful, perfect sweet potato….

    Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts:
    per 150 grams, 1 medium sweet potato
    calories: 176
    fat: 0 grams
    carbs: 41 grams
    fiber: 3-5 grams
    protein: 3 grams
    Vitamin A: 735% RDA
    Vitamin C: 27% RDA
    Calcium: 6% RDA
    Iron: 5% RDA
    Vitamin E: 7% RDA
    Folate: 10% RDA
    Vitamin B6: 16% RDA
    Pantathenic Acid: 10% RDA
    Thiamin: 8% RDA
    Riboflavin: 8%RDA
    Manganese: 59% RDA
    Copper: 16% RDA
    Potassium: 19% RDA

    Phytochemicals: Phytoene, Phytofluene, Lutein, Oxalic acid

    High in so many nutrients, such a simple food is so good for your body. Eat a sweet potato a day and keep the doctor away…that’s what I say anyways!

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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