Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, and the skin may be the healthiest part. They’re versatile, delicious, and easy to add to all kinds of recipes—though some people may need to limit how much they eat.

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Sweet Potato With Skin Nutritional Information

Whole sweet potatoes are a source of carbohydrates, many micronutrients, and phytonutrients (plant compounds thought to provide human health benefits). Sweet potatoes are also rich in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A and C, potassium, iron, and calcium.

The table below compares the nutrition profile of a baked sweet potato with skin to a boiled sweet potato without skin. In addition to the potential nutritional value of sweet potato skin, different cooking methods may impact nutrient values. Nutrients i

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