Is Sweet potato good for you?
Sweet potato is a starchy vegetable. It has about 17 g net carbs and 1.6 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Sweet potato: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Moderate GI (~60), lower than white potato, with fibre and beta-carotene; small portion, cook-and-cool for resistant starch, and best paired with protein/fat or after activity.
How to choose: Firm, no soft spots.
How to use it: Roast; better post-workout or for kids.
How to store: Cool, dark, not fridge.
Sensible portion: small portion, occasional
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.