Sweet potatoes and white potatoes have similar nutrition profiles except for sweet potatoes have more vitamins A & C, however these can be easily lost in the high heat of fry oil.
You may have noticed that more and more restaurants are adding sweet potato fries to the menu in addition to the classic white potato fries. Do you prefer sweet potato fries or the classic fries made with white potatoes? You may already have a preference for one or the other, but if you’re wondering which may be better for your diet, here’s a little more information to help you decide between sweet potato fries and regular fries:
- Both sweet potatoes and white potatoes have similar nutrition profiles. The biggest difference is sweet potatoes have more vitamins A and C.
- Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic load and glycemic index than regular potatoes (meaning, your blood sugar won't rise as high when you eat a sweet potato compared to a white potato).
- To get the most out of your potatoes (white or sweet), order them baked instead of fried so you can maximize the nutrition you get while saving on the calories and fat.
Courtesy of Healthy Dining Finder