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The honest answer is they are both delicious and nutritious. There is certainly room for all types of potatoes in a healthy diet. Potatoes of all kinds can be prepared simply and in a wide variety of ways. They both provide nutrients that are important for good health and they taste great when mixed together in recipes. Here is a snapshot of what white and sweet potatoes have to offer.
| White Potatoes* | Sweet Potatoes* | |
| Calories | 130 | 180 |
| Fiber (if skin is eaten) | 3 grams | 7 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams | 4 grams |
| Carbohydrate | 30 grams | 41.4 grams |
| Fat | Less than 1 gram | Less than 1 gram |
| Sugar | 2 grams | 12 grams |
| Vitamins | 29% of your daily vitamin C needs | 65% of your daily vitamin C needs More than 100% of your daily vitamin A needs |
| Minerals | 21% of your daily Potassium needs 13% of your daily Manganese needs |
27% of your daily Potassium needs 50% of your daily Manganese needs |
*Information based on a one-cup serving including potato skin
Potatoes are delicious, nutritious and low cost. The healthiest potato recipes don’t add a lot of fat and calories. Here are a few from our website that I particularly enjoy.
- Healthy Hash Browns – a healthy twist on an old favorite.
- Sweet Potato Fries – this recipe works with sweet or white potatoes and tastes great when you mix the two together.
- Best Baked Potatoes – this method works well for both sweet and white potatoes.
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes – plan to include these on your holiday table.
Add some potatoes to your grocery list today!
