Description
Orange Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are tuber vegetables that provide energy to the body due to their high carbohydrate content, in addition to being rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, which guarantees several health benefits.
Health benefits
- It has a high vitamin content;
- Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins, especially beta-carotene;
- Stimulates the production of melanin in the skin;
- Antioxidant that is beneficial for vision and stimulates the production of melanin in the skin;
- Gives greater resistance to infections;
- The high content of antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E) gives sweet potatoes antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to the stimulation of the immune system and greater resistance to infections;
- Reduces cholesterol absorption;
- Reduced cholesterol absorption due to its high fiber content.
Nutritional Declaration
(Per 100g):
- Energy 360 kj 86 kcal;
- Lipids 0.05g;
- Saturated Fats 0.018g;
- Monounsaturated Lipids 0.001g;
- Polyunsaturated Lipids 0.014g;
- Carbohydrates 20.12g;
- Sugar 4.18g;
- Fibers 3g;
- Proteins 1.57g;
- Salt 0.14g;
- Cholesterol l0mg;
- Potassium 337mg.
Name
Orange sweet potato
Conditions of Conservation and/or Use
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Origin
Portugal
Credits: RotaSaude
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