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Nutritional components of sweet potato
Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food) replied:

Sweet potato is a kind of nutritious food, which contains many nutrients. The following are the main nutrients of sweet potato:

Carbohydrate: Sweet potato is a good source of carbohydrate. Rich in starch and fiber, it provides energy for the body and promotes the health of the digestive system.

Vitamin A: Sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is rich in β-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A. Vitamin A is very important for vision, immune function and the health of skin and mucosa.

Vitamin C: Sweet potato is rich in vitamin C, which has antioxidant effect, helps to strengthen the immune system, promote wound healing, synthesize collagen and keep skin healthy.

Folic acid: Sweet potato is a good source of folic acid. Folic acid is very important for the development of fetal neural tube, and also plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and the maintenance of cardiovascular health.

Potassium: Sweet potato is rich in potassium, which is a high-quality source of potassium. Potassium plays an important role in maintaining normal heart function, blood pressure control, nerve conduction and muscle function.

Cellulose: Sweet potato is rich in dietary fiber, including soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which helps to promote the health of digestive system, prevent constipation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

In addition to the above main nutrients, sweet potato also contains other vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, calcium and magnesium.

It should be noted that the specific nutrient content may be different due to different sweet potato varieties, growing environment and cooking methods. When selecting and cooking sweet potatoes, it is best to keep moderate and diversified, and reasonably match other ingredients to obtain a balanced supply of various nutrients.

The above content was answered by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.