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Nutrition

White Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes

How do sweet potatoes and white potatoes compare when it comes to their nutrition profiles?

Both sweet and white potatoes provide similar amounts of key nutrients including protein (2g and 3g respectively), potassium and vitamin B6, all of which contribute to a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet.

Note: “White” potatoes refer to one of the seven common potato types: russet, yellow, white, red, purple/blue, fingerling and petite.

SWEET POTATO VS WHITE POTATO FACTS

Download PDF: White Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes Facts→

 

Download PDF: Nutrition Comparision White Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes

 

Visit our Potato Nutrition page to learn about potato nutrients.

 

 

 


REFERENCES

  1. FDA Top 20 Raw Vegetables: https://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ucm114222.htm
  2. US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28. Version Current:  September 2015, slightly revised May 2016.  Internet: https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/nutrient-data-laboratory/

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