Key Takeaways

Sweet potatoes and pumpkins have similar nutritional profiles and potential health benefits.

Both vegetables may be beneficial for blood sugar, but pumpkin is lower in carbohydrates, provided no other ingredients are added.

Sweet potato and pumpkin may benefit heart health, digestion, immunity, and more.

Sweet potato and pumpkin are two vegetables that offer potential benefits for blood sugar management.

Is Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Better for Blood Sugar?

Sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas ) and pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ) are both thought to have beneficial effects on blood sugar, but in different ways.

Pumpkin contains fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato. One cup of pumpkin contains just 8 grams (g) of carbohydrates, while one cup of sweet potato contains 2

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