Tue, Apr-29-03, 08:41
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Senior Member
Posts: 307
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 220/188/160
BF:
Progress: 53%
Location: Marion County, Florida
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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??
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