Okinawan Sweet Potato

A purple-fleshed sweet potato in the morning-glory family, unrelated to the true yam ube despite the shared color.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g

113Calories

2gProtein

27gCarbs

0.1gFat

3gFiber

6gSugar

Benefits

Vivid purple flesh for both sweet and savory dishes
source of fiber
steady energy

Key compounds

Beta-carotene precursorsfibervitamin Cpotassiumanthocyanins (purple flesh)

Best for these goals

Comforting starchnatural color

How to use it

Steamed, baked, or mashed; folded into tempura, pies, and mochi; its cream-colored skin can be eaten

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

Generally very safe. A sweet potato, not a yam — thinner, edible skin and a drier texture than ube.

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