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Read what the North Carolina Sweet Potato Comission has to say about the nutritive value of Sweet Potatoes:

"The Healthiest Vegetable Around

The Nutrition Action Health Letter rated 58 vegetables by adding up the percentages of USRDA for six nutrients (Vitamins A and C, folate, iron, copper, and calcium), plus fiber. SweetPotatoes topped the list with a whopping 582 points; its nearest competitor, a raw carrot came in at 434.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest rated the relative nutritional value of common vegetables and once again, the SweetPotato came out on top with a score of 184, compared with a similarly prepared white potato which scored only 83 points.

Did you know that…

• One cup of cooked SweetPotatoes provides 30 mg (50,000 IU) of beta carotene (Vitamin A).
  It would take 23 cups of broccoli to provide the same amount.
  
  
• SweetPotatoes have four times the US Recommended Daily Allowance (USRDA) for beta-carotene when eaten with the skin on.
  
  
• SweetPotatoes are a great source of vitamin E, and they are virtually fat-free, which makes them a real Vitamin E standout. Most Vitamin E rich foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts and avocados, contain a hefty dose of fat. Just two thirds of a cup of SweetPotatoes provides 100% of the USRDA for Vitamin E, without the unwanted fat.
  
  
• SweetPotatoes provide many other essential nutrients including Vitamin B6, potassium and iron.
  
  
• SweetPotatoes are a good source of dietary fiber which helps to promote a healthy digestive tract. SweetPotatoes have more fiber than oatmeal.
  
  
• SweetPotatoes are virtually fat-free, cholesterol-free and very low in sodium. A medium SweetPotato has just 118 calories."¹

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¹North Carolina Sweet Potato Comission: http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=139