Sweet potato what does it look like

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Thanks for Sharing! Now like us on Facebook. Want more where that came from? By Taryn Pire Mar. What Are Yams? What Are Sweet Potatoes? The Health Benefits of Eating Yams and Sweet Potatoes Yams Yams are high in fiber about 5 grams per one-cup serving , fat-free, low in calories and even contain a bit of protein, too. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes have slightly more fiber and protein than yams, as well as more calories, fat and carbs.

Ready to cook? Types of Sweet Potatoes to Look for at the Supermarket. Orange Sweet Potatoes The key ingredient of your favorite fries, autumn pie and go-to work lunch. White Sweet Potatoes They may look like regular spuds on the inside, but their outer flesh and oblong shape are a giveaway. White sweet potatoes can be roasted, baked, grilled, or mashed just like orange sweet potatoes— the main difference is in the flavor. So if you want all the health benefits of sweet potatoes without the super-sweet flavor, try out a white sweet potato!

The white sweet potato has a crumblier texture than its orange counterpart, but it's also easy to transform. Mix the flesh of the sweet potato with butter and maybe a little cream for a perfectly creamy baked sweet potato. Try using white sweet potatoes to make sweet potato fries , a savory sweet potato casserole , or a simple slow-cooker sweet potato side. Test it out and supplement or substitute with white sweet potatoes in some of our favorite potato dishes.

By Zoe Denenberg. Sometimes life puts you at a crossroads: Do you buy yams or sweet potatoes? So, what's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? At most grocery stores, absolutely nothing. It's all a facade! The skin of a yam left looks kind of like tree bark, while a sweet potato right is more reddish-brown. Real yams are entirely different root vegetables that are more like yucca in texture and flavor.

Starchier and more potato-like, usually not very sweet. Versatile; flavor easily altered by cooking methods. All are more slender in appearance than a potato and have tapered ends; however each of these does have a different flavor profile.

Varies considerably. Some yams are the size and shape of small potatoes; others can grow up to 1. Skins may be dark brown or light pink; insides white, yellow, purple, or pink.