Russet Potato vs Sweet Potato – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing russet potato to sweet potato, we picked the sweet.
Why?
In terms of macros, the sweet potato has 50% more fiber, for the same carbs, scoring a first-round victory.
In the category of vitamins, russet potatoes have more of vitamins B6 and B9, while sweet potatoes have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, C, E, and K, winning this round easily too. In particular, they have 961x more vitamin A, of which they are an excellent source!
Looking at minerals, russet potatoes have more iron, phosphorus, and selenium, while sweet potatoes have more calcium, copper, and manganese, for a 3:3 tie in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for sweet potatoes, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
Want to learn more?
You might like:
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And you might also consider:
Do Tomatoes & Other Nightshades Cause Inflammation & Worsen Arthritis? ← a common argument against potatoes, not rooted in good science, as it turns out.
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