Ipomoea batatas
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Ipomoea batatas

Common name:
Sweet Potato

Local name:
Viazi vitamu

Country:
Kenya

Food Group(s):
Root and tuber

Part of plant/stage of process:
brown skin, peeled, raw

Large, starchy and sweet tasting, these tuberous roots are rich in complex carbohydrates, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C and vitamin B6. With few natural enemies, the plant grows well in poor soils with little need for fertilizer.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(101) 428
Water (g)72
Protein (g)1.7
Fat (g)0.39
Available carbohydrates (g)20.8
Dietary Fiber (g)4
Ash (g)1.2
Ca (mg)22
Fe (mg)0.4
Mg (mg)12
P (mg)25
K (mg)389
Na (mg)20
Zn (mg)0.28
Vit A-RAE (mcg)8
ß-carotene (mcg)100
VitC (mg)18
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