The purple tuber, known as satsuma-imo, is similar to a regular sweet potato, high in antioxidants and healthier than a white potato. The satsuma-imo trumps the Idaho white with fewer carbs (24 grams vs. 37 grams) and calories (113 vs. 170). 25 февр. 2016 г.
Which sweet potato is healthiest?
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.
Are Japanese sweet potatoes high in calories?
Calories and Fat According to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Nutrient Data Laboratory, an average-sized raw Japanese sweet potato — approximately 5 inches long and weighing 130 grams — contains about 113 calories. None of these calories are provided by fat.
Is Japanese sweet potato the same?
In addition to differences in flavor and texture, Japanese sweet potatoes have reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh. This differs from common varieties like Beauregard, Jewel, and Garnet, which have orange skin and orange flesh.
Are Japanese yams the same as sweet potatoes?
The Japanese yam is unlike a sweet potato in its skin color and flesh. It is roughly oblong in shape with a thin, rusted red colored skin, and a densely textured cream colored flesh. The flesh is dry, starchy and subtly sweet.
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