Sweet Potatoes VS. Russett Potatoes

[samo615]

Which one do you guys prefer and why? When I read most threads in here, it seems that sweet potatoes are the popular choice. I grew up in Texas eating baked russett potatoes. What is going on with the sweet potato?

 

[cryptosporidium]

sweet potatoes have more vitamin a, c and calcium.. but otherwise their nutrient profiles are similar.

sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index.

 

[rahl]

sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index.

Think that right there is where the preference comes from. I eat them both. I love potatoes.

 

[samo615]

I baked one the other night and sugar started oooozing out. I couldn't make myself eat it even though I believe everyone that they are good for you. I just don't like sweets. I have one more in the pantry. I may give it one more shot.

 

[ISBB]

try them mashed.. makes a good side. Just do em up like regular mashed taters. A lil skim milk or hemp milk to lighten them up and yummy.

 

[burnthiscorpse]

The difference is Russets are awsome and sweet potatoes are vile and disgusting and make my gag reflex hit 10.

 

[gstacker]

Damn u guys are making me hungry! I don't discriminate I love potatoes

 

[sweed]

slice up the sweet potatoes, sprinkle some cinnamon on it and some olive oil and bake them, mmm!

sweet potatoes/ yams are lower on the glycemic index. It would be a little cleaner to eat the sweet potatoes, but I would rather have a russet with garlic, herbs and butter!! lol.. yes I am hungry

 

[ConanX]

I'm eating a sweet potato as I type this.

I used sweet potatos as my main carb source when I was cutting and it seemed to work great. I happened to love the taste of a freshly baked one.

Mashed sweet potato is great too for those who aren't crazy about them.

Sweed, thanks for the roasted sweet potato advice. Gotta try that.

 

[joe d]

sweat taters are better for you. i think the best carb there is. i just wash and knawl lol.