An Easy Guide for Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes - The Pioneer Woman If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the difference between yams vs sweet potatoes is more complicated than you might think As it turns out, these two vegetables aren't actually related at all (You won't find yams on our list of types of potatoes
Sweet Potatoes vs Yams: What’s the Difference? - Healthline Yams and sweet potatoes belong to different plant families and are only distantly related So why all the confusion? This article explains the key differences between sweet potatoes and yams
Sweet Potato vs. Yam: What’s the Difference? - Real Simple Yams and sweet potatoes are two very different plants Yams are more closely related to lilies, while sweet potatoes are more closely related to morning glories Sweet potatoes are sweeter and tend to have orange flesh, while true yams are starchier and may be harder to find at your grocery store
Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes: Whats The Difference? - Southern Living Sweet potatoes are usually considered healthier than yams as they are higher in vitamins A and C Yams are higher in fiber, but sweet potatoes contain a higher concentration of antioxidants and vitamins