Sweet potato Root tuber originating in the Andes, scientific name Ipomoea potatoes, of the convolvulaceae family, Also known as land potato, island potato, jatica and jetica. It is a very nutritious food and widely used by sportsmen, diabetics, vegans and vegetarians. Nutrition table in 100g serving: Calories 119.0kcal 1.3g Proteins Carbohydrates 28.2g Lipids 28,8g Fibers 2.7g Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin A 252.0mcg Vitamin B1 0.1mg Vitamin B3 0.7mg Vitamin B5 1.0mg Vitamin B6 0.1mg Vitamin C 16,5mg Vitamin E 0.3mg Calcium 21.0mg Phosphorus 36,6mg Manganese 0.2mg Magnesium 16,9mg Potassium 340.2mg Copper 0.1ug Zinc 0.2mg 0.4mg iron Sodium 8.8mg Benefits: Energetic Antioxidant Antiglycemic Helps the immune system Intestinal regulator Assists in collagen formation Detoxifying Anti-inflammatory Improves Cholesterol Levels Increases serotonin Antitumor KNOW MORE: It is a low glycemic index