Sweet potato
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Info
Ingredient name
Sweet potato
Season
Autumn
Short description
A friendly, slow-burn carb. The skin holds most of the fibre — keep it on.
Nutritive type
CarbFiber
Key nutrients
Vitamin APotassium
Calories per weight
86 kcal / 100g
Energy type
Steady
Glycemic index / glycemic impact
44 (low–med)
Good for (health benefits)
Skin, eyes, gut
Best preparation methods
Roasted with skin
Best absorbed with
Healthy fat (for vit A)
Best storage method
Cool, dark, dry — not fridge
Shelf life
3–4 weeks
Mood & cognitive effects
CalmEnergy
Sweet potato recipes
Cook with sweet potato — recipes from our library that make the most of it.