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poke
05-20-2006, 01:26 PM
Our sweet potatoes are bright purple and I'm trying to figure out if they have an equivalent amount of nutrients to "regular" sweet potatoes. Is there a good website that has nutrient content for unusual foods like that? Fitday only has so much.

Yum! http://www.deliciousorganics.com/images/prplepot3.jpg
Blondell
05-20-2006, 01:31 PM
Where do you live?! I've never seen that. :huh:
poke
05-20-2006, 01:34 PM
Okinawa, Japan. These kids LOVE them some purple sweet potato. They even have sweet potato ice cream - that's bright purple.
Blondell
05-20-2006, 01:37 PM
Originally posted by poke@May 20 2006, 09:34 AM
Okinawa, Japan. These kids LOVE them some purple sweet potato. They even have sweet potato ice cream - that's bright purple.
:lol: That's cool. Have you googled it?
poke
05-20-2006, 01:55 PM
I have, but I just get "they're good in general, lots of antioxidants." Apparently they have the same antioxidant that blueberries have. :drool:
Blondell
05-20-2006, 02:08 PM
Okay, I've been researching it a bit and it appears that in recipes and such they are used interchangebly. They may have the same, or very similar, nutritional values as regular sweet potatoes. I'm intrigued by this and am still researching it. If I obtain more info on the nutritional value I'll let ya know. :)
poke
05-20-2006, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by bdd814@May 20 2006, 11:08 PM
Okay, I've been researching it a bit and it appears that in recipes and such they are used interchangebly. They may have the same, or very similar, nutritional values as regular sweet potatoes. I'm intrigued by this and am still researching it. If I obtain more info on the nutritional value I'll let ya know. :)
Thanks, but don't put yourself out for it. :) I am munching some purple sweet potato chips right now. They are so good.
Blondell
05-20-2006, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by poke@May 20 2006, 10:19 AM
Thanks, but don't put yourself out for it. :) I am munching some purple sweet potato chips right now. They are so good.
I'm not putting myself out. I just love to learn new things. :)
poke
05-20-2006, 02:29 PM
Good then. Depending on your location, you might be able to grow them. I am about the same climate as Miami, FL.

Dang, these things are addicting! I need to stop!
Blondell
05-20-2006, 02:31 PM
Originally posted by poke@May 20 2006, 10:29 AM
Good then. Depending on your location, you might be able to grow them. I am about the same climate as Miami, FL.


No chance. I'm in Michigan. Cold City. :lol:
PinkGlitter86
05-20-2006, 04:34 PM
One of my friends studied in Japan, and he says the thing he misses the most is the purple sweet potato. :lol:
VannaRae
05-20-2006, 11:22 PM
This is what I found for the Purple Potato

Serving Size 1 medium (148g)
Amount per Serving: Calories 100
Amount per Serving: Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 26g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g
SAGE
05-20-2006, 11:43 PM
Where do you live?! I've never seen that. :huh:

Was just gonna ask that. Have NEVER seen one of those before. Cool. :cool:
poke
05-21-2006, 06:48 AM
Thanks VannaRae. That helps me a lot!

Alright, next challenge... Goya! AKA "bitter melon" Can anyone come up with the nutritional value of this nifty item? It is a type of gourd.

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/272963/2/istockphoto_272963_knobbly_vegetable.jpg

PS: If you ever come across a goya, I dare you to eat a BIG slice of it, raw. Go on. I dare you. :innocent: