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Are sweet potato and pumpkin the same?

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Sweet potatoes come from the convolvulacea family while pumpkin comes from the winter squash family. Both go well with almost any type of dish but pumpkins are better used in desserts. Sweet potatoes are soft and stringy while pumpkins are creamier.


Can pumpkin be substituted for sweet potato?

If you find plenty of pumpkin on the shelves, this sweet potato pie easily converts to pumpkin. Simply substitute a 15-ounce can of pumpkin for the two sweet potatoes. So whether it's sweet potato or pumpkin this holiday, this is your go-to pie recipe.

Is pumpkin in the sweet potato family?

A: Pumpkin and winter squash (including acorn, butternut and hubbard) are in the same plant family, and their nutrient content is similar. As with sweet potatoes, the deep orange color of pumpkin and winter squash signals that they are very high in compounds called carotenoids.

What's healthier sweet potato or pumpkin?

Both pumpkin puree and sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium. Pumpkin puree has 60% less calories than sweet potato. Pumpkin puree has 60% less carbohydrates than sweet potato. Sweet potato has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.

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