1. different shape: sweet potato appearance is dark red or orange, smooth surface; potato is light yellow or brown, the surface of the earthy feeling, more rough.
2. Nutritional composition is different: sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients, rich in dietary fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, etc., and contains less fat and calories, which helps to reduce blood sugar. While the starch content in potatoes is higher, while containing more carbohydrates, and rich in vitamin C and potassium, etc., is also a healthy ingredient.
3. Applicable occasions are different: sweet potatoes are more suitable for baking, frying, stewing and other cooking methods, the flavor is relatively sweet, but also can be used to make sugar gourds, desserts, etc.; potatoes are more suitable for boiling, frying, stewing, etc., the flavor is relatively light.
In short, sweet potatoes and potatoes need to be selected according to different nutritional composition and cooking methods before consumption.