Must Try Food: Sweet Potato Fries (with a surprise tip!)
Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: May 14, 2011
Firstly, I must blog about my new guilt free indulgence sweet potato fries. I love sweet potatoes as I find them more versatile and tasty than regular white potatoes. Also, nutritionally, they are more valuable than white potatoes. Let’s compare briefly. First, here’s a video of the difference between the two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTb42OGnxLQ
Yummy sweet potato fries (frozen then baked) with A sweet and spicy Asian Chili Sauce.
Nutritional Content of : White Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: (Some of this may be redundant after the video, but this is more those who may want to see things written versus in audio form) obtained from http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/white-potato-vs-sweet-potato-which-is-better
White Potatoes vs Sweet Potatoes: ‘Tater Wars!
- Calories: 1 medium sized white potato has 128 calories when compared to the same size of a sweet potato which has 103 calories.
- Fat: Both have the same amount of fat content, which is 0.2g
- Fiber: White potatoes have 3 grams of fiber, where sweet ones have 4 grams. (which helps keep blood sugar levels neutral. Some diabetics have even reported that white potatoes make their blood sugar levels rise, where as sweet potatoes do not increase them)
- Glycemic Index: White Potatoes are nearly 35 points higher than sweet potatoes.
- Potassium: White potatoes have 738.3 mg while sweet ones have 541.5 mg.
- Vitamins C and B6: White potatoes have less Vitamin C, but more of B6, and the opposite for sweet potatoes (more Vitamin C and less B6)
- Beta-carotene: White potatoes have 8.28 mcg , where sweet ones have 13120 mcg. Holy Smokes!
So what does this mean,folks? Sweet Potatoes > White Potatoes,though they possess different flavors.
Mr. Potato Head doesn't seem too happy about this...
{Reviewing The Fries}
Moving on, I am reviewing a brand of Sweet potato fries I recently tried. I prefer to buy the frozen fries and baking them due to a healthy lifestyle I want to maintain. The taste of too much grease and fat literally turn my tummy in many directions :/
Alexia Julienne Sweet potato fries comes in a Family Size, low sodium variety that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. After baking them according to the directions, you can be sure that you will be satisfied due to the rich taste of the sweet potato. To make things interesting, I added a touch of garlic to combine the sweet, rich flavor and a savory note that I was happy with. (If adding garlic salt, be warned that some of the moisture will be reduced, and your fries may end up a little shriveled.) Perfect with chicken, or burgers, these bright and healthy baked fries are fabulous! I even tried the chipotle variety because I wanted a more intense experience! These run about $4.
Alexia Sweet Potato Fries Yumfactor: 5 tongues!!! (5/5) These are healthy, fun and yummy! Think low-budget gourmet!
Alexia Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries Yumfactor: 4 tongues and a tastebud. (4.5 out of 5) While fun, and blends savory and sweet, I find that the addition of chipotle can inhibit eaters from adding a variety of flavors, and may clash with whatever else is being eaten with it. IT is yummy, and perfect for barbecued side dishes, or as a snack on it’s own.
Asian sweet Chili Sauce- a great dip.
Tip: For an exotic touch, use 2 to 5 tsps. of Asian Sweet Chili Sauce as a dip, or even garlic Mayo. This dip gives the sweet fries an exotic depth that is irresistible.
May 16, 2011 at 10:14 am
I fell in love with these fries ever since my college dining service started providing them <3. I love that they are both sweet and crunchy — its like killing two cravings with one stone, sweet and crunchy. Thanks for the recommendations of the brands, I'll see if I can find some at home.
May 18, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Hey cookies! Great to hear your input!! I love these so much, and find that going wild with dipping sauces (from sweet to savory) make these fries so awesome! Let me know how your expericnce goes when you find some near you. As always, thanks so much for reading!