AppearanceYacon and sweet potato look similar on the surface, but there are differences. Yacon has a smoother surface, while the skin of sweet potato is rougher. The stems and leaves of yacon are more like hemp plants. Its flower is a kind of sunflower, and the fruit and seeds of yacon do not grow together. The seeds look more like ginger, while the seeds are more like sweet potatoes. TasteYacon is crisper and tastes sweeter, while sweet potatoes are more delicious. Sweet potatoes are generally only eaten cooked, while yacon can be eaten raw or used as a vegetable in soups. Nutritional ValueThe nutritional value of snow lotus is much higher. It is an underground fruit that is rich in many vitamins and other nutrients. It is a low-calorie fruit that can not only help you lose weight, but also lower blood pressure and blood lipids, as well as cholesterol for people suffering from the three highs. It can also promote digestion, reduce constipation and clean the intestines. The main component of sweet potato is starch, but it is also rich in pectin, vitamins, protein and amino acids. Its main functions are to protect the heart, prevent and treat diabetes, emphysema and cancer. Sweet potato is an annual plant whose flowers are generally white, pink or pink and whose leaves are oval in shape. It is a very common and important food. |
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