Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are root vegetables rich in protein and other nutrients, which is why bodybuilders and professional athletes frequently use them in their diets. Just one sweet potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A you need each day.

The USDA confirms the high protein content of cooked sweet potatoes:

• 4 grams per 1 cup
• 2 grams per 100 grams
• 4.5 grams per 200-calorie serving

Both orange and purple sweet potatoes are renowned for their nutritional value and health advantages. Researchers discovered that purple sweet potatoes had powerful antioxidant and prebiotic properties in a March 2018 study that was published in Scientific Reports. With their prebiotic-like activity and ability to inhibit harmful bacteria in the microbiome, they can have an impact on gut health.