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Both are similar in calories and lots of other good things like vitamins C and B6 and the minerals potassium, copper, iron and manganese. [...] sweet potatoes take the lead when it comes to fiber, vitamin A and antioxidant potential, making them the nutritional winner. The nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes were a topic in the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter (September 2010). Vitamin A is essential and functions in roles as diverse as enhancing immune function and maintaining ey

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