So, it's a better
source than potatoes, but that's not saying much.
Not exact matches
Contain no saturated fats or cholesterol, and is a richer
source of dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals
than potatoes.
In some studies, sweet
potatoes have been shown to be a better
source of bioavailable beta - carotene
than green leafy vegetables.
More a meal
than a side dish, this
potato salad gets its protein from avocado and pumpkin seeds, both good
sources of essential fatty acids.
«It supplies more calories in people's diets
than wheat, maize, cassava, or
potatoes, and is also the leading
source of protein for the poorest 20 percent of the population... and provides an average of 27 percent of daily caloric intake [in those areas].»
A nutritional powerhouse, sweet
potato a rich
source of calcium, potassium (more
than bananas), vitamins A and C, copper (which assists in production of collagen for beautiful skin) and dietary fiber.
Some rich
sources of vitamin C other
than citrus fruits include broccoli, cabbage, spinach, baked
potatoes, ripe papaya, cantaloupe etc..
If you're venturing to obtain weight, the diet must comprise about 40 % carbs; there could be no more reliable
source of this nutrient
than potatoes.
Rather
than corn or wheat, this grain - free dog food uses legumes, sweet
potatoes, and
potatoes as nutrient - rich
sources of carbohydrates for energy and fiber for easy digestion.
Sweet Potatoes are an excellent
source of various micronutrients, but are also full of fiber which makes them digest much slower
than other starchy vegetables such as regular
Potato.
In conclusion, sweet
potatoes have a lower glycemic index, are a better
source of fiber, and provide similar or slightly higher levels of vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin A)
than regular
potatoes.
Sweet
potatoes are a great
source of complex carbohydrates, which means less sugar, more nutrients, and a meal that will keep you feeling full longer
than with traditional noodles.
Firstly, most people view
potatoes as a
source of energy but they are actually far more nutritious
than you would expect.
In fact, in a recent study it was found that people who consumed diets high in simple sugared foods (such as white bread,
potatoes, and jam), which, as you can imagine, are higher on the GI scale, had higher body mass indexes (BMI)
than those who consumed more complex
sources of carbs (which are lower on the GI).
And they're nutritious too -
potatoes are an excellent
source of vitamin C, a good
source of potassium (even more
than a banana!)
One plain
potato is a good
source of both vitamin C and potassium and has less
than 160 calories.
Sweet
potatoes are one of the best
sources of vitamin A; a large one contains more
than 100 percent of the daily recommended intake, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
While it is true that wheat flour is a
source of carbohydrates, gluten - free foods often contain additional ingredients that are just as high, if not higher in carbohydrates
than wheat flour, such as rice flour or
potato flour.
In some studies, sweet
potatoes have been shown to be a better
source of bioavailable beta - carotene
than green leafy vegetables.
According to one study, purple sweet
potatoes have more
than three times the antioxidant activity
than that of one blueberry.22 In addition to sweet
potatoes» antioxidant content, these vegetables are also great
sources of vitamins C and B5, copper, dietary fiber, niacin, potassium, and iron.23
If you need one more reason to ditch the white variety, think of the added health benefits of sweet
potatoes, which are one of the richest
sources of beta - carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) plus more potassium and dietary fiber
than their white counterparts.
The richest
sources of vitamin B6 include fish, beef liver and other organ meats,
potatoes and other starchy vegetables, and fruit (other
than citrus).
In fact, by removing the grains, carbs have to come from other
sources, such as sweet
potatoes, which have a higher carb level
than corn.
It's true that most of us love sweets loaded with simple sugars more
than healthier carbohydrate
sources, but most of us can get pretty excited over wholesome carbohydrates such as whole grains, bananas, and of course,
potatoes.
Some elimination diets avoid common carbohydrate
sources and include
potatoes or oats, rather
than corn or soy.
Instead, it's best to choose foods that come with more
than two protein
sources, carbs from vegetables such as sweet
potatoes, and contains omega fatty acids.
It does have a slightly higher carbohydrate content (37 %)
than some of the foods on this list, but it's grain free, and those carbs come from great
sources, like sweet
potatoes and vegetables.
This unique whitefish and
potato formula contains fewer protein and carbohydrate
sources than most formulas, making it easy to manage your dog's dietary needs.
This canned food formula would benefit from the addition of another
source of protein and a more nutritious carbohydrate
than potatoes and dehydrated
potatoes.
Potato protein contains about 80 % protein, but that protein is much less biologically valuable for your dog
than any animal - based
source of protein.
However, it's followed up by sweet
potato, which, despite being more nutrient - dense
than white
potato, is carbohydrate - heavy and not an ideal
source of nutrition for a carnivorous feline.
Rich in Complex Carbohydrates from High Fiber
Sources Rather than using potatoes which are cheap but have a high glycemic value, Zignature uses only high - fiber, low - glycemic, complex carbohydrate sources like peas and chi
Sources Rather
than using
potatoes which are cheap but have a high glycemic value, Zignature uses only high - fiber, low - glycemic, complex carbohydrate
sources like peas and chi
sources like peas and chickpeas.
Rather
than using
potatoes which are cheap but have a high glycemic value, Zignature uses only high - fiber, low - glycemic, complex carbohydrate
sources like peas and chickpeas.
«Our L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Legume & Wagyu Beef Dry Formula, L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets
Potato & Kangaroo Dry Formula and our brand new Wild Pursuit Wet and Dry Formulas with protein
sources such as quail, guinea fowl and trout offer pet parents exotic proteins, quality ingredients and more selection
than they've ever had before.»
Even though sweet
potatoes are a better
source of energy
than regular
potatoes, they still adds carbohydrates to the cat diet.
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