It\u00b4s common to think that sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes. However, this is kind of misunderstood, as both can be healthy and unhealthy simultaneously.<\/p>\n
To start with, the cooking method makes all the difference. Sweet potato fries are no better for you than regular potato fries. Remember this at all times!<\/p>\n
Now let\u00b4s assume that we will be talking about a baked potato and a baked sweet potato of the same size in this post.<\/p>\n
Yes, sweet potato has 36% fewer carbs. However, it contains half the amount of protein. Interestingly, they both contain the same amount of fiber.<\/p>\n
If you are lacking vitamin A – sweet potato is a better choice. However, regular potato contains more Vitamin B and potassium, for example.<\/p>\n
Also, suppose you break down the starches themselves. In that case, regular potato contains way more starch, but sweet potato is much higher in sugar.<\/p>\n
Therefore, if you compare these two side-by-side, they are both healthy, and people should include both in a healthy and varied diet. As long as you lead a healthy lifestyle, don\u00b4t overconsume your daily calorie intake, and exercise, there is no harm whatsoever in either of these vegetables.<\/p>\n
Fun fact: potato and sweet potato share the same name. However, botanically – they are unrelated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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