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Many people eat sweet potatoes only on Thanksgiving, and that's a shame, since they're among the most nutritious of vegetables. Their bright color is a key to their high beta-carotene content, and they also contain the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Eaten with the skin, a baked sweet potato is an excellent fiber source (about half of which is soluble). And these naturally sweet treats supply substantial amounts of vitamins C and B6, and manganese, as well as a small amount of potassium.
Sweet Potato/1 medium baked
Calories 117 Total fat (g)
0.1
Saturated fat (g) 0
Monounsaturated fat (g) 0
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.1
Dietary fiber (g) 3.4
Protein (g) 2
Carbohydrate (g) 28
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 11
Beta-carotene (mg) 15
Vitamin C (mg)
28
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.3
Manganese (mg) 0.6
SELECTION
The orange-fleshed type tends to be plumper. Look for moist, tender pieces. Old Sweet Potatoes may have a milky white residue on the exterior.
STORAGE
After purchase, sweet potatoes should be kept in a refrigerated area (35°F to 40°F). Earth Exotics™ Sweet Potatoes are trimmed, cleaned and cubed for convenience and must be kept cold in order to maintain shelf life.
HANDLING & PREPARATION
Moist- and dry-fleshed sweet potatoes are interchangeable in most recipes (except in baked goods, where the difference in the moisture content might be critical).
