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Sweet potatoes bring more than colour and flavour to the plate. Naturally rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, along with Vitamin C, fibre, potassium, and other important nutrients, they offer everyday support for balanced, nourishing meals. These antioxidants and minerals help support normal cell health, immune function, digestion, and overall wellness, making sweet potatoes a smart choice for active families, busy households, and anyone looking to add more nutrient-rich vegetables to their diet.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving size: one medium. | ||
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value | |
| Calories | 103 Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24 g | 5% |
| Dietary Fibre | 3 g | 12% |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein | 2 g | 3% |
| % Daily Value Vitamins & Minerals | ||
| Vitamin A 218% | Thiamine 5% | Niacin 3% |
| Folicin 11% | Calcium 4% | Iron 5% |
| Manganese 16% | Vitamin C 41% | |
| Riboflavin 8% | B6 12% | Potassium 17% |
| Veggies 1/2 C cooked | Score | Vit. A | Vit. B | Folate | Iron | Copper | Calcium | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato, no skin | 582 | X | X | * | X | X | ||
| Carrots | 408 | X | * | * | ||||
| Spinach | 241 | X | X | X | X | * | X | * |
| Collard Greens | 181 | X | X | X | * | X | ||
| Red Pepper | 166 | X | X | |||||
| Kale | 161 | X | X | * | * | * | ||
| Broccoli | 145 | X | X | X | * | |||
| White Potato | 114 | X | * | X | X | |||
| Asparagus | 75 | X | X | X | * | |||
| Green Peas | 64 | X | X | * | X | |||
| Corn | 39 | * | X | X | ||||
| Green Beans | 37 | * | X | * | ||||
| Tomatoes | 37 | * | X | |||||
| Summer Squash | 31 | * | * | * |
Source: Nutrition Action Health Letter, Dec. 1991, CSPI, Washington, D.C.
X = contains at least 10% of the USRDA
* = contains between five and nine percent of the USRDA
X = contains at least 10% of the USRDA
* = contains between five and nine percent of the USRDA