The orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are high in carotenes  and cholesterol-lowering compounds. There are two varieties, one with white-cream flesh and the other with orange flesh. The orange variety contains the most nutrients. Sweet potatoes are richer in nutrients than potatoes and lower  on  the glycemic index , and so are of benefits those who need to regulate their blood sugar levels. They also contain plant sterols and pectin known for lowering ‘bad’ blood cholesterol.

Sweet potatoes are extremely high in beta-carotene as well as being an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium

159 g of  sweet potatoes contains

• 129  Kcalories
• 2.4 g protein
• 30.4 carbohydrate
• 4.5 g fibre
• 3.6 mg vitamin C
• 0.4 mg vitamin E
• 506 mg potassium
• 45 mg calcium
• 0.9 mg iron
• 38 mg magnesium
• 0.5 mg zinc
• 0.9 mcg selenium
• 12.760 mcg beta-carotene