PAD is narrowing of one or more blood vessels (arteries). It mainly affects arteries that take blood to your legs. (Arteries to the arms are rarely affected and are not dealt with further in this leaflet.) The condition is also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
Sweet potatoes and carrots provide good sources of several essential nutrients, including vitamin A, potassium and dietary fiber. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate dietary guidelines place both sweet potatoes and carrots in the orange and red vegetables group.alories and Fat. Sweet potatoes contain more calories per serving than carrots and most other vegetables. One serving of sweet potato, or one medium potato, contains 100 calories, while one serving of carrots, or one long carrot, contains only 30 calories.
On average, vegetables are low in carbs. However, certain exceptions exist including sweet-tasting vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and peas. A medium-sized carrot has 8 grams of carbs, while a large sweet potato has 28 grams.n average, vegetables are low in carbs. However, certain exceptions exist including sweet-tasting vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and peas. A medium-sized carrot has 8 grams of carbs, while a large sweet potato has 28 grams.