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Sweet Potatoes and Cholesterol. Low cholesterol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Sweet potatoes lower cholesterol because they are a source of water-soluble fiber, says MayoClinic.com. One half of a sweet potato cooked without its skin contains 3.9 grams of fiber. Water-soluble fiber binds to bile acids helping the body to excrete cholesterol.
Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, vitamin B5, B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and, due to their orange color, are high in carotenoids, said San Diego-based nutritionist Laura Flores.Plus, they're fat-free, relatively low in sodium and have fewer calories than white potatoes â although they do have more sugar.weet potatoes are high in vitamin A, vitamin B5, B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and, due to their orange color, are high in carotenoids, said San Diego-based nutritionist Laura Flores.