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Sweet potato Become the most popular type of tubers. Types of sweet potatoes are distinguished by color, two of them are orange and purple sweet potatoes. Which type is healthier?
Tubers are high-carbohydrate food types commonly consumed in Indonesia. One of the popular types is sweet potato Which has a variety of colors, ranging from yellow, white, orange, and purple.
Two colors sweet potato The most popular is orange and purple. This sweet potato can be enjoyed by boiling or baked. Usually also often processed into snacks, such as traditional cakes, compote, to pudding.
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Orange and purple sweet potatoes are also widely consumed as alternative carbohydrates for diet. The fiber content is also high, can fill the stomach while launching digestion.
Both are a type of sweet potato, although the same type, but the characteristics are different. What is the difference between sweet potatoes and purple sweet potatoes?
Reporting from Live Strong, here are the differences and benefits of sweet potatoes and purple sweet potatoes:
1. Sweet potato nutrition
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Quoting Live Strong, all types of sweet potatoes are a complete source of carbohydrates that act as a source of energy for the body and brain. In 1 piece of cooked sweet potato medium size (130 grams) contains 23.6 grams of carbohydrates that meet 8 percent of the daily carbohydrate needs of a person.
One sweet potato also contains 103 calories and has no fat or cholesterol. The protein content in sweet potatoes is also calculated, around 5 percent of daily needs. This sweet potato also contains about 3.8 grams of fiber.
Other ingredients found in sweet potatoes also consist of vitamins and minerals. Inside it contains vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and copper.
2. Differences in nutrition based on sweet potatoes
Most types of sweet potatoes contain similar vitamins and minerals, but there are differences in the phytonutrients. All types of sweet potatoes contain antioxidant substances, but the color of these tubers determines the source and amount.
Orange sweet potatoes are richer in carotenoids, while purple sweet potatoes contain high anthocyanin content. The two compounds are color pigments for sweet potatoes.
Carotenoids function as a source of vitamin A (retinol), can provide immune benefits and eye health. Anthocyanin compounds are flavonoids which are naturally found in red, purple, and blue fruit. Aside from being a strong source of antioxidants, this compound also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
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