Are sweet potatoes better than potatoes?

Table of Contents:

1. Are sweet potatoes better than potatoes?
2. Is microwaving a baked potato healthy?
3. Is microwaving potatoes bad for you?
4. What are the black bits in potatoes?
5. Can you eat potatoes with black scurf?

Are sweet potatoes better than potatoes?

Though they can both be part of a healthy diet, sweet potatoes are generally healthier than regular potatoes, partly because of their incredibly high vitamin A content. Sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index, meaning that they are less likely than regular potatoes to make your blood sugar spike.

Is microwaving a baked potato healthy?

Microwaves cause these molecules to vibrate and quickly build up thermal (heat) energy.” Some nutrients are going to break down when exposed to heat, no matter where it's coming from – an oven or a microwave. This is where a microwave's short cook time can actually be beneficial.

Is microwaving potatoes bad for you?

Leftover potatoes Potatoes often house Clostridium botulinum, the botulism bacteria. When potatoes are cooked and not immediately stored in the fridge, spores of the bacteria can multiply. Microwaving the potatoes won't kill the bacteria either, so your second-day potatoes could cause an upset stomach.

What are the black bits in potatoes?

These spots are called internal black spot and are essentially bruising that occurs from the potatoes lying against each other for an extended period of time. The moldy looking spots are a more serious condition that can develop from the bruises, called fusarium.

Can you eat potatoes with black scurf?

Black scurf, or Rhizoctonia, is a fungal disease of potatoes. This is a disease that is caused by a fungus called Rhizoctonia solani. ... The black specks are just a cosmetic problem, in that they do not affect the eating quality of the potato.