Sweet potatoes or potatoes are better for weight loss?

I often eat steamed potatoes to lose weight, while many of my colleagues eat sweet potatoes. So, which is better for weight loss, sweet potatoes or potatoes, expert? (Linh, 29 years old, Hanoi ).

Reply:

Sweet potatoes and potatoes both have many health benefits, especially known for their weight loss properties. However, they have some differences in nutritional value.

According to the Vietnamese Food Composition Table of the Institute of Nutrition, 100g of sweet potato contains 116 Kcal, 1.2g protein; 27.1g carbohydrates, 0.8g fiber, in addition to vitamins and minerals.

In 100g of potatoes there are 93 Kcal, 2g of protein; 20.9g of carbohydrates; 1g of fiber.

So, both sweet potatoes and potatoes are high in fiber, which helps reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer. However, potatoes are lower in calories than sweet potatoes and higher in fiber, so potatoes may be a better choice for weight management.

Of course, sweet potatoes are also considered a very good weight loss food because they do not contain fat and cholesterol, preventing the process of converting sugar in food into fat and fat in the body.

You should eat sweet potatoes and potatoes before the main meal to reduce a large amount of food that will enter the body without causing hunger.

In addition to weight loss benefits, both sweet potatoes and potatoes contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and protect cells against carcinogens and toxins. Some studies have shown that sweet potatoes are better for heart health and cancer risk reduction due to their higher antioxidant content. While potatoes contain more potassium and fiber than sweet potatoes, which can help lower blood pressure.

In general, both sweet potatoes and potatoes are good for health, suitable for a healthy diet when they are prepared in nutritious ways. However, depending on eating preferences and health status, each person should choose the right food for themselves, can freely choose according to taste or use alternately.

On the other hand, although the above two foods are good for your health, you should not abuse them and should consult an expert before using them for weight loss purposes.

Doctor Huynh Tan Vu
Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City

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