Which is better sweet potato or potato?

Sweet potatoes and potatoes are both tubers, both are starchy foods, and both provide many nutrients that are good for health.

Sweet potatoes are listed as tubers with high nutritional value, rich in fiber, high in starch, low in calories. Potatoes also contain a lot of nutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Sweet potatoes and potatoes are both healthy.

Both sweet potatoes and potatoes have many significant health benefits. However, they have some differences in nutritional value and impact on human health.

Here are some comparisons between sweet potatoes and potatoes in terms of health benefits:

- Nutrition: Sweet potatoes contain more calories, starch, vitamins A, C than potatoes. Potatoes contain more fiber, vitamins B1, PP, B5, B6, E, K, folate, iron, potassium and other minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, ...). Both types of potatoes provide a large amount of carbohydrates and fiber.

- Reduced risk of heart disease and reduced risk of cancer: Both sweet potatoes and potatoes contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the risk of heart disease, protect cells against carcinogens and toxins. However, some studies show that sweet potatoes are more beneficial for heart health and have the ability to reduce the risk of cancer due to their higher antioxidant content.

- Impact on blood pressure: Potatoes contain more potassium and fiber than sweet potatoes, which can help lower blood pressure.

- Weight management: Both sweet potatoes and potatoes are high in fiber, which helps reduce hunger and helps keep you fuller for longer. However, potatoes are lower in calories than sweet potatoes and have more fiber than sweet potatoes. Therefore, it may be a better choice for weight management.

You should note that fried or stir-fried potatoes or sweet potatoes are not good for your health because they are high in fat. You can alternate between eating both types of tubers.

Although potatoes are said to be good for diabetics, patients should still consult their doctor before consuming both sweet potatoes and potatoes.

According to Vietnamnet