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This nutrient-rich tuber is often classified as a yam, but they are actually two different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are more commonly found in supermarkets while true yams are imported only on a limited basis. A medium baked sweet potato (114g) contains over 400 percent of the daily value of vitamin A and more eye-healthy beta-carotene than any other fruit or vegetable, making sweet potatoes a Superfood for your eyes. It also provides an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C, as well as a good source of potassium, fiber, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6 for just 103 calories. For information about other potato varieties click here.
Total Time: 15 min
Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark, dry, well-ventilated place, but never in the refrigerator which produces a hard texture and unpleasant taste.
Wash thoroughly before cooking in the skin to preserve nutrients and prevent darkening.
Sweet potatoes should be firm with skin that is of uniform, bright color.