sweet potato vs. white potato
 

Dr. Atkins discussed the "Glycemic Index" in DANDR.
baked potato=85
sweet potato =54

On Fitday:
1cup baked potato =26.3g carbs & 1.83g fiber =24.47 net carbs
1cup sweet potato (cubed, raw) = 41.83g carbs & 6.15g fiber =35.68 net carbs

Sweet potatoes clearly have more carbs, but a lower glycemic index.
I'm not clear as to which has more influence-carbs or glycemic index.
So...when choosing which type of potato to add to my diet OCCASIONALLY, (vitamins aside) which would be the better choice as far as having the least effect on my blood sugar?

Any opionions, facts or experiences out there in the LC world??

I have done the experiment of checking my blood sugar after I have indulged.

The white potato increases my blood sugar much more than the sweet potato.

My nutritionist told me a potato serving is the size of your fist (baked) -- if and when I eat one I put butter and pepper on it.

I haven't had a potato in so long I don't know how it would affect me now.

Once you get out of induction and you decide to have one I would eat a very small amount and make sure you have it with protein and other veggies (a big salad). That would probably help it not to spike your sugar or offset the cravings for carbs quite so bad. I wouldn't have any other carb with it like bread, rolls or such.

In my experience: I have found that eating an occassionaly sweet potato does not adversely affect me but me eating any type of white potato or white potato product (like chips) affects me.