Sweet potato Benefits & Nutrition
Sweet potato benefits: nutrition per 100 g (86 kcal, 3 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Shakarkandi.
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Shakarkandi · Vegetables
- 86 kcalenergy
- 1.6 gprotein
- 3 gfibre
- Nov–Feb (winter)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of sweet potato
- Orange-fleshed sweet potato is very rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A). Indian white/pink varieties have much less.
- Is a source of fibre and potassium.
- Slow-release energy — popular with athletes.
- A filling, naturally sweet swap for fries.
How to eat it
Roast or boil with the skin and make chaat with lemon and chaat masala.
How much a day: 1 medium sweet potato.
Who should be careful
- Moderately high in oxalate.
- Kidney disease: high in potassium.
Best season in India
Nov–Feb (winter). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of sweet potato?
Orange-fleshed sweet potato is very rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A). Indian white/pink varieties have much less. Is a source of fibre and potassium. Slow-release energy — popular with athletes.
How much sweet potato can I have a day?
1 medium sweet potato. Roast or boil with the skin and make chaat with lemon and chaat masala.
Who should be careful with sweet potato?
Moderately high in oxalate. Kidney disease: high in potassium.
When is sweet potato in season in India?
Nov–Feb (winter).
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