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Anti-InflammatoryScore: 2/10
Sweet Potato
2/10
Inflammation
Anti-Inflammatory
Category
1 medium (130g) baked
Serving size
6
Key nutrients
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Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory anthocyanins (especially purple varieties). They are a nutritious complex carbohydrate source.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 2/10
- Category
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Serving size
- 1 medium (130g) baked
Key nutrients
Beta-caroteneVitamin CManganeseFiberPotassiumVitamin B6
Tips
Bake or steam instead of frying. Leave the skin on for extra fiber and nutrients. Purple sweet potatoes have even more antioxidants than orange varieties.
Benefits
- Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor)
- Good source of anti-inflammatory anthocyanins
- High in fiber for gut health
- Lower glycemic index than white potatoes
- Contains vitamins C and B6
Concerns
- Higher in natural sugars than some vegetables
- Calorie-dense compared to non-starchy vegetables
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