Tag: Health benefits sweet potato

Despite common confusion in many American grocery stores, true yams and sweet potatoes are entirely different vegetables from separate plant families. Knowing the nutritional differences between these two root vegetables can help you determine which is healthier for your specific dietary needs.

According to nutritional data, a 100-gram serving of raw Japanese sweet potato contains approximately 134 calories. Using this metric, the calorie count for 250 grams of raw Japanese sweet potatoes would be around 335, but preparation methods and variety can alter this number.