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Sweet Potato: Nutrition . Selection . Storage

Nutrition information for sweet potatoes and tips on how to
select, store and prepare them.
Health Benefits
 

Interesting Facts about Sweet Potatoes: Fruits And Veggies More Matters.org
These edible roots are usually labeled either sweet potatoes or yams but, unlike potatoes, they are members of the morning glory family. Calling these veggies yams is a misnomer. True yams are native to Africa and are from a different botanical group. 
 

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How to Select
Choose firm, small- to medium-sized potatoes
with smooth skin.
Avoid cracks, soft spots and blemishes.
 
How to Store
Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark place for use within 3-5 weeks.
 
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; good source of dietary fiber; high in vitamin A;
high in vitamin C; good source of potassium.
 
 

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