Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are richest in beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes with purple flesh are richer in anthocyanins. Beta-carotene and anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant “phyto” chemicals that give vegetables their bright colors.
Do sweet potatoes have more beta-carotene than carrots?
It's important to note that for the same amount of calories, carrots have almost double the Vitamin A and beta-carotene, 17+ fold more alpha-carotene, and contain lutein+xeaxanthin (whereas sweet potatoes don't have any!).
How much beta-carotene does sweet potato have?
NutrientAmount in 124 g servingRecommended daily intakes for adultsFolate (mcg)7.44400Choline (mg)14.4425–550Vitamin A, RAE (mcg)823700–900Beta-carotene (mcg)9,470No data
What foods have the most beta-carotene?
The richest sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash). In general, the more intense the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more beta-carotene it has.
What is better for you carrots or sweet potatoes?
Both sweet potatoes and carrots are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium. Carrot has 52% less calories than sweet potato. Carrot has 52% less carbohydrates than sweet potato. Sweet potato has more pantothenic acid.
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