Hi list,
Cheryl wrote:
-------------------------------------------------
Does anyone know if Sweet Potatos (the orange ones w/ dark purple skin) are
good for you? Someone told me that there is a lot of fat in them, but I was
wondering just how much.
Well Cheryl, I don't know who could of or would have told you such lies,
but her is the
Nutritional Data for 100 grams of SWEETPOTATOES; RAW
Mean valueMean value per 100.00 grams edible part; 28.0% refuse
Portions: 1 SWEETPOTATO, 5-IN = 130.00 gm, 1 CUP CUBES = 133.00 gm
2.7% Cals from fat,
6.8% Cals from protein,
90.4% Cals from carbs.
If you would like to analyze more foods go to
http://www.rahul.net/fatfree/usda/all.shtml
Hope this helps
David Siscoe
Exercise Specialist
http://www.oneonone.qc.ca
------------------------------