Sweet potatoes contain large amounts of starch, vitamins, fibers and minerals. The potassium content stands out among them. In energy value it exceeds potato and in vitamins the provitamin A (beta-carotene) stands out for B1, C (ascorbic acid) and E (tocopherol). The more orange its root is, the more beta-carotene it has, so the sweet potato is used to reduce vitamin A deficiency in children. Its sweet taste is due to sucrose, glucose and fructose. It has high lysine contents, so it is used as a complement to some flours. Its lipid content is low and has a large amount of digestible fiber, which accelerates intestinal transit, prevents colon cancer, controls the level of glucose, reduces the level of cholesterol and produces a feeling of fullness. Your skin and pulp have antioxidants, so it prevents heart disease, diabetes and cancer.