7.4. 1  Cal 110. 2  Protein 15g. 3  Fiber 0g.  Carb 1  8g. Sugar 2  7g. Pros: Low calorie level, whey protein, taste.  Cons: Low level of vitamins and 1  minerals. User's Rating  1/5.
There are about 5,000 potato varieties worldwide. Three thousand of them are found in the Andes alone, mainly in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia. They belong to eight or nine species, depending on the taxonomic school.
Sweet potatoes contain a lot of antioxidants, are of course sweet to justify the name, and have a delicious taste. They are used in many recipes. Potatoes are found in many varieties across the world, but sweet potato is not one of these varieties. In fact, potato is closer to tomatoes and peppers than sweet potatoes.