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Some people use the terms “sweet potato” and “yam” interchangeably, and in some grocery stores, sweet potatoes might be sold as yams and vice versa.
Nutritionists and health experts break down the differences between white potatoes and sweet potatoes — and share whether one is better than the other.
The Tabor City North Carolina Yam Festival kicks off this Friday. The town was once known as the yam capital of the world, or should we say the sweet potato capital of the world?
What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Find out what to look for at the store, plus what purple and white sweet potatoes are.
Confused about the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? Don’t be. What you see in your store is actually a sweet potato and can be used in any recipe that calls for yams.
Nutritionally, sweet and white potatoes are similar — and spud lovers will be happy to hear they’re both healthy. Find out how they differ nutritionally, and whether one is better than the ...
The Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes Both come from angiosperms, or flowering plants, but are stem tubers grown underground that tend to be cylindrical in shape. The fruit of each can be ...
Potatoes and sweet potatoes have similar nutrient profiles, but sweet potatoes have higher vitamin A and fiber contents and a lower glycemic index.