Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin C.
- Both Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals (chemicals that damage cells).
- Sweet potatoes are good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
- Sweet potatoes are beneficial for lowering blood pressure.
- Sweet potatoes may be helpful for hemorrhoid sufferers because of their high fiber content.
- Sweet potatoes are good for people involved in heavy muscular work, since they are high in vitamins and minerals.
- Sweet potatoes may help prevent cancer in glands and organs with epithelial tissue due to their high Vitamin A content.
- Sweet potatoes are good for diabetics, because they help stabilize blood sugar levels.
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 | * | X | ||
Corn | 39 | * | X | X | ||||
Green Beans | 37 | * | X | * | ||||
Tomatoes | 37 | * | X | |||||
Summer Squash | 31 | * | * | * |
Source: Nutrition Action Health Letter, Dec. 1991, CSPI, Wasington, D.C.
X= contains at least 10% of the USRDA
*= contains between five and nine percent of the USRDA